🗳️✨ Brace yourselves, the moment we've all been waiting for is just around the corner – it's almost time to cast your vote! 🌟 We've gathered all the incredible submissions, and now it's your turn to make your voice heard. 🚀 Click HERE to dive into the world of creativity and choose your favorites! 🎉

But wait, there's more! 🏆 The People's Choice winner in each category will not only earn the admiration of all but also snag a fabulous $75 gift card. 🎁💳 Let's celebrate these kids and their artistic excellence – your vote can make someone's day and brighten up their holiday season! ✨

GIVE THE GIFT OF BABY SEA TURTLES!

This holiday season, let's spread joy and make a lasting impact! Why not consider the extraordinary gift of adopting a sea turtle nest? Embrace the spirit of giving by supporting these incredible creatures and contributing to their conservation. Your act of kindness will not only make the holidays brighter for the recipient but will also help safeguard our precious marine life. Let's make this season not just about gifts under the tree but also about giving back to the beautiful world we share. Adopt a sea turtle nest today and be a part of something truly meaningful!

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Discovery on Outer Banks sets new record for late season turtle nests - DECEMBER NEST!

CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. (WITN) - A sea turtle on our coast is taking advantage of the mild weather and the state has a new record for the latest nest ever recorded.

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore says park biologists found the Green sea turtle nest on Sunday morning.

Biologists say the previous record for late nesting was on October 31, 2020.

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52 sea turtles experiencing ‘cold stun’ in New England flown to rehab in Florida

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts.

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PHOTO PROVIDED BY CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM

Large loggerhead female deceased after boat strike. Red arrow indicates start of propeller strike.

It's an all too common occurrence when boats and marine animals meet on the water... boat strikes! Sadly, we receive calls on these occurrences FAR TOO OFTEN.

One way that you can help protect marine life when you’re out enjoying the waterways is to have a designated marine animal spotter on board whenever possible. Somebody that is looking out constantly for the dolphins, manatees and sea turtles that may be found in our waterways.

Additionally, please make sure you’re following slow speed and no wake signs.



If you encounter an injured marine animal while you’re enjoying your boating time or out on the beach in Florida, please call the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

Outreach poster developed by NOAA Fisheries and the Hawai'i Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation

Save-A-Turtle Board Meeting

(meeting link is static and good for each monthly meeting)

Monday, January 8th

6:30 - 8:30PM

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 829 7023 2616

Passcode: 210787

One tap mobile

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Below are the elected members of the 2023 Save-A-Turtle Board

(2024 elections will take place during the January meeting)

President: Harry Appel

Vice President: Heather Skelley

Treasurer: Dawn Bowles

Secretary: Sara Casey

Board Member: Scott Cator

Board Member: Jennifer DeMaria

Board Member: Alyssa Gruebele

Board Member: Chelsea Oatman

Technical Advisor: Sue Schaf