Toodle Loo our Turtles!

The summer has flown by and the first of our turtle nest to be laid, are close to hatching time.  The news came to me this morning, that to increase the survival rate, and decrease exposure, our turtle nests will indeed be moved.

The Kemps Ridley Turtles at Walk Over 4 and 12 will be the first to be dug up, carefully packed, and shipped to the East coast of Florida, where they will be hatched, and then released.

We don't know exactly HOW turtle hatchlings imprint on their home beach, so it is unknown if these hatching will call the Emerald Coast home or the Space Coast home.  10 or 15 years will tell the tale.

In the meantime, we will continue to support those that are doing what they think is best for the continuing survival of these fantastic reptiles.  We wish you well little guys and hope to see you again.

for more on sea turtles visit : http://www.nps.gov/pais/naturescience/stsr-index.htm