Save-a-turtle.org Website Review

TO REPORT A SICK, INJURED OR DEAD SEA TURTLE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, PLEASE CALL FWCC AT  888-404-FWCC (3922) Save-A-Turtle of the Florida Keys is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of rare and endangered marine turtles and to the enhancement of their habitats here in the Keys. The organization was formed in 1985 under the sponsorship of the Florida Park Service, the Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission (now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or FWCC), and St. James the Fisherman Church. We continue partnering with other like-minded organizations throughout ​Save-A-Turtle (SAT) is comprised of Volunteers throughout the Florida Keys who monitor the beaches during nesting season. Everyday, our permitted beach walkers rise before the sun to walk the beaches in search of Sea Turtle nests. The nests are staked and monitored through hatching, apprx 60 days later, and excavations are performed afterwards, where we collect critical data regarding the hatchlings. This data is forwarded to the State of Florida and used for Sea Turtle preservation.  ​Often, live babies are found stuck or tangled in roots within the nest, and our permitted members will gently free and as*ess the little ones.  If they are in need of a little R&R or care, they are whisked to the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, where they are tended to until ​Our officers and board Members also work with the community at special events and through outreach programs at elementary schools providing education regarding the turtles themselves, nesting habits, predatory and environmental threats, and turtle friendly lighting. Save-A-Turtle conducts monthly meetings with an educational presentation which are open to the public. Many of our members also volunteer with the Florida Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network and as*ist FWCC as needed throughout the ​Harry has been involved with Save-A-Turtle well over 10 years, starting first as a beach walker, then becoming far more involved