In 2024, Florida's Gulf Coast saw a rise in sea turtle nests to 271, despite hurricane impacts.

In 2024, the number of sea turtle nests along a 21-mile stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast rose to 271, up from 227 in 2023, despite hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton washing many nests away. The nesting season runs from mid-April to October. This year also saw the first documented leatherback nest in Pinellas County. Loggerhead turtles dominated the nests, while the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has yet to release statewide totals for 2024.

November 08, 2024
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