Let’s Make July Fourth Sea Turtle Friendly

We all love our pristine beaches in Marco Island – it is what brought many of us to this island.  Sadly, it can also be the start of a not-so-turtle-friendly situation – with people leaving chairs, coolers, cans, bottles, and lots of plastic.

One of the most important things we can do this July Fourth is also very simple. Let’s all make sure that the beach is clean, flat, and dark. Let’s all fill in any holes and pits and knock down sand castles before we leave the beach. 

This time of year, mama sea turtles are nesting on our beaches and hatchlings will soon be emerging.