Florida Sea Turtle Nesting — The Rules That Save the Hatchlings (May Through October)

Florida holds roughly 90% of all sea turtle nests in the continental U.S. — over 100,000 loggerhead nests a year. A misplaced footprint, phone flash, or unfilled sandcastle can kill a clutch. The visitor's guide: when, where, the federal law, lights-out rules, and how to do a guided walk right.