The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) has shared exciting news — the first loggerhead hatchlings of the 2025 season emerged on June 26! This milestone marks the halfway point of the sea turtle nesting season on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
As of June 30, SCCF has documented a total of 614 sea turtle nests:
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467 on Sanibel
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147 on Captiva
Among them, 10 are green sea turtle nests, while the rest belong to loggerhead turtles. So far, 124 loggerhead hatchlings have safely made their journey to the Gulf waters.
Tracking Sea Turtles in Real Time
SCCF has also expanded its sea turtle research with the deployment of two new satellite tracking tags on nesting loggerheads. This is part of their innovative Sea Turtle Tracking Portal, developed in partnership with Hammerhead Technology. You can now follow the movements of four tracked loggerhead females:
Emory, Harper, MumSea, and Queen Tutt.
Explore the turtles’ journeys here:
SCCF Sea Turtle Tracking Portal
Gratitude for Community Support
SCCF extends heartfelt thanks to the generous donors who made this tracking initiative possible:
John Dubuque, Weezie & Tim Huyck, Linda & Nick Linsmayer, John & Kathy McCabe, and Frances & Simon Tutt.
Help Protect Sea Turtles
If you encounter any issues related to sea turtle nests, nesting mothers, or hatchlings, please report them immediately to the SCCF Sea Turtle Hotline at:
978-728-3663
Stay tuned for more updates as the season continues and more hatchlings begin their journey!
