The state is best known for its manatees and alligators, but one of the world's most important sea turtle refuges is quietly ...

FWC notes sea turtles are an endangered and protected species. The wildlife organization continues it's illegal to harm a nesting sea turtle, their eggs and hatchlings.

A loggerhead sea turtle makes its way to the ocean. Photo courtesy of FWC. As we enjoy our beaches and shorelines this Fourth of July weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

The "race" project stopped on Coquina Beach South in Bradenton, where the large turtle was tagged. Overall, 11 nesting ...

FWC decorates sea turtle eggs for research. Posted: April 18, 2025 | Last updated: April 18, 2025. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is coloring sea turtle eggs.

Over the course of two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, (Jan. 21-22) four FWC officers were off the coast of Gulf County rescuing cold-stunned sea turtles.

Sea turtles are a protected species and people must get permission from FWC to move their nests. According to local FWC rules, volunteers say nests can’t be moved unless they are within 10 feet ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles. Two FWC officers ventured into Gulf County waters, undeterred by the near ...

Sea turtles can become cold-stunned and lethargic when temperatures fall below 50 ... FWC has been collaborating with a veterinary pathologist with NOAA to investigate the cause of the turtle ...

PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials rescued more than 100 cold-stunned sea turtles after the state was hit with a flurry of cold air amid a severe winter storm this past month.

In a Facebook post shared by the FWC, sea turtles of all different sizes are seen sitting on a bed of snow on the deck of the boat. “These rescues occurred during the winter storm, hence the ...