Five things: Sea turtle nesting season is here
Sea turtle nesting season is underway on Navarre Beach as of May 1. As these endangered and threatened species come to our shores to lay their eggs in the sand, human beings can be their biggest threat. Kemp’s ridley, leatherback, loggerhead and green sea turtles frequent Navarre Beach and are expected to start laying nests over the coming weeks. Here are tips from sea turtle conservationists on limiting human impacts during nesting season.