Sea turtle season underway

Although there is no way of knowing how busy sea turtle nesting season will be, some mother turtles have made nests on Amelia Island since the season began May 1.  Turtle nesting season runs through the end of October. Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch President Mary Duffy said almost 100...

  • This is the first nest marked by the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch in 2021. Keeping the beach clean, flat and dark is key to ensuring mothers can nest and hatchlings can make it to the water, President Mary Duffy said.
    This is the first nest marked by the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch in 2021. Keeping the beach clean, flat and dark is key to ensuring mothers can nest and hatchlings can make it to the water, President Mary Duffy said.

    Although there is no way of knowing how busy sea turtle nesting season will be, some mother turtles have made nests on Amelia Island since the season began May 1. 

    Turtle nesting season runs throu…