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Ecological Services & Fisheries Resources Office

Sea Turtles

Leatherback hatchling photo by Betsy Straley

 
All six species of turtles in the United States are listed as threatened or endangered, and all species can be found in the Southeast. Find out how you can help protect sea turtles [PDF]. Click here to obtain a Guide to Sea Turtle Lighting [PDF].
 

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Check out the following links for more information on sea turtles.

Sea Turtle Facts
State of Florida Lighting Report
Sea Turtle Activity Sheet for Kids
Florida Sea Turtles Regulations
Florida Loggerhead Recovery Plan
Walton County Sea Turtle Program
Bay County Sea Turtle Program
Caribbean Conservation Cooperation and Sea Turtle Survival League
Sea Turtle 5-year Reviews
Guide to Sea Turtle Lighting