Sea Turtle Weekly Report

This weekend’s late afternoon super high tide had beach walkers expressing concern on the effects it had on sea turtle nests close to the waterline. They asked if it is safe for the incubating hatchlings deep in the sand.

According to FWC, when a storm causes increased rainfall and higher tides, it’s a part of nature that some sea turtle nests can be “washed-out” and eggs may not be viable. Sea turtle eggs absorb water and the developing hatchlings can drown before they even emerge.