By Pam Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Despite an alarming number of disorientations, 2025 was a record-breaking year for sea turtle hatchings in Collier County. Successive weather events washed away hundreds of nests in 2024, reducing the number of hatchings by more than half normal levels across the County’s beaches. However, a hurricane-free [...]
Sea turtle nesting season begins on May 1st and lasts until October 31st. During this time, sea turtles of various species visit the beaches of Collier County to lay their eggs and nest. GSAC is committed to monitoring this year's sea turtle hatchlings and reports on our coastlines to ensure our community is well-informed. If [...]
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Sea turtle nesting season is almost upon us and we would like to make you and your residents aware of the City of Naples Marine Turtle Protection Regulations and some simple ways you can help protect these vulnerable marine animals and their nesting environment. Sea turtles [...]
