10 loggerhead nests marked on islands

May 9, 2025 By SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 1 min read

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that as of May 7, staff and volunteers reported 10 loggerhead nests and 28 false crawls from loggerheads on Sanibel and Captiva. Help protect sea turtles this nesting season by: turning off or shielding lights visible from the beach after 9 p.m., flattening sandcastles, filling in holes, and removing trash and furniture from the beach. To report issues related to nests or sea turtles, call the SCCF Sea Turtle Hotline at 978-SAVE-ONE (239-728-3663).

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