Is It Illegal To Interfere With Sea Turtle Nests?

Sea turtles are disappearing rapidly for a number of reasons. One of the reasons is because of the increasing difficultly for the mother turtles to find a place to lay their eggs. The shores are eroding more and more each year due to natural causes, while human interference in the landscape causes undesirable conditions for laying eggs. They either have to find a new place to construct their nests or refrain from laying eggs at all. Because of this, many states have implemented laws that make it illegal (more…)

Sea Turtles can be found all over the world. Most species of sea turtles prefer tropical or subtropical waters, although there are some species that can be found in much cooler bodies of water. It is well known that sea turtles lay their eggs on beaches within their known territories. Perhaps a lesser known fact is that most mature sea turtles spend the majority of their time in shallow coastal waters, even venturing into coastal bays and inlets.

Green Sea Turtles can be found throughout the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and in (more…)

There are times when you may be able to observe some members of the not so social green sea turtle family congregating offshore. Sea Turtles do travel together for the purpose of mating, eating and nesting in order to give birth to their young. The daily habits of sea turtle differ from species to species due to the turtles vulnerability to cold climate changes. For instance, the Green Sea Turtle thrives best in the warm waters located in tropical and (more…)

If you’re more concerned about your kid’s first B or what type of wildblue deals can save you money perhaps you’ve got your priorities mixed up. The sea turtle is one of the nation’s most endangered species and there are only a few places in the US where this animal still thrives naturally. Consider a conservation trip to one of these cities:
Fort Lauderdale – The city pours a lot of money into conservation and there are protected areas everywhere designated for sea turtles to lay their eggs. Vessels try to (more…)