It's turtle nesting season! From May 1st - October 31st each year, sea turtles visit Amelia Island beaches to nest, and it's up to all of us to make their visit as safe as possible! During this turtle nesting season, we are introducing "Turtle Talk Tuesday". Every Tuesday, we will provide you with facts about our local turtle population and what is being done to protect them.
SEA TURTLE TRACKING
Did you know that the Sea Turtle Conservancy has launched a Sea-Turtle Migration-Tracking Education Program? This free educational service provides a website with maps showing the migratory movements of endangered sea turtles tracked by satellite. Through the educational components of the website, you can learn about all the different species of sea turtles; their feeding, mating and nesting behavior; the threats they face; and the steps being taken to protect them. You can also discover the global importance of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge as a sea turtle nesting beach, the role of coastal habitats, or you can learn about Archie Carr, a remarkable scientist for whom the refuge is named.
The website also offers free, downloadable Educator's Guides in which teachers can use to incorporate the Sea Turtle Tracking Program into their classrooms.
-Sabrina Roberston
Public Information Officer