2023 Update on Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches in St Lucie County

 

In St Lucie County, sea turtle nesting season is March 1 – November 15. The county enforces Sea Turtle Nesting Season lighting codes. The UF/IFAS St Lucie County Natural Resources Extension Program addresses sea turtle conservation and sea turtle-friendly lighting through educational programs. For additional information on St Lucie County’s sea turtle friendly beaches, please contact Ken Gioeli, Natural Resources Extension Agent, at (772) 462-1627, or ktgioeli@ufl.edu.

Give Sea Turtles A Safe Path Poster
Give Sea Turtles A Safe Path Poster

St Lucie County’s Sea Turtle Lighting Codes

Florida Fish and Wildlife Marine Turtles and Lights

Federal Register Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Final Rule July 10, 2014)

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Posted: February 4, 2021


Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Endangered Species, Sea Turtles


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