The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) has reported a successful sea turtle hatchling season, with 21,261 loggerhead hatchlings and 255 green turtle hatchlings documented as of August 27. The islands have seen a total of 868 loggerhead nests and 21 green turtle nests this season.
The SCCF continues to monitor and protect these vital species. If you come across any issues with sea turtles or nests on Sanibel or Captiva, please contact the SCCF’s Sea Turtle Hotline at 978-728-3663.
For more information or to track turtle nests, visit the SCCF’s Sea Turtle Tracking Portal at https://sccf.hammerhead360.com/
