Protect our Sea Turtles

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Hutchinson Island beaches are among the most important nesting grounds in North America for the loggerhead, leatherback and green sea turtles.  Sea turtle nesting season is March 1-October 31. Help protect the nesting turtles and their hatchlings by following all state and local regulations. 

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In addition to keeping lights off the beach, residents can help by

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-using only designated dune crosswalks. 

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-filling in any holes in the sand and removing any sand or shell walls that are left after children finish playing. 

 

-keeping dogs away from turtle nests.

 

-not leaving chairs or umbrellas on the beach.

 

-properly disposing of trash.

 

-not using fireworks on or near the beach. 

 

-viewing nesting turtles only with state approved public turtle watches.  Click HERE for a list of approved sea turtle walks.

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READ THE MARTIN COUNTY BARRIER ISLAND SEA TURTLE PROTECTION LAWS.

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READ THE MARTIN COUNTY SEA TURTLE FLYER.

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READ THE MARTIN COUNTY SEA GRAPE INFORMATION.

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READ THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE LIGHTING GUIDELINES.

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READ THE FLORIDA LAWS ON SEA GRAPE TRIMMING. 

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