Mote sea turtle program logs early activity on Casey, Siesta and Longboat keys

Mote's monitoring program has shown rising nest numbers in recent years, including nearly 4,400 in 2024 from Longboat Key to ...
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Sea turtle nesting season kicks off with first nest found on Venice Beach

VENICE, Fla. — Members of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program rejoiced after they found a sea turtle nest Sunday on Venice Beach, marking the first of the season.