Welcome! We are a non-profit Organization Staffed by Volunteers.

   The Volusia Turtle Patrol monitiors the beaches in Ponce Inlet, Wilber-by-the-Sea, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea for sea turtles nests frm May 1 until September 30.

   The Flagler Turtle Partrol cover most of Flager County with the exception of the portions of our coastline that lie within the State Parks, although we cover Washington Oaks State Park and Marineland up to the St. John's county line.

   To become involved in the protection of Sea Turtles, be sure to check out the "How to Join Us" link for further information.

 
 
Volusia County Sea Turtle Monitoring
Data through: 7/17/2010
South Volusia Beaches South of Ponce Inlet
  Nests:  
  Loggerhead 218
  Leatherback 3
  Total Nests: 221
  False Crawls:  
  Loggerhead 241
  Green 1
  Total FCs: 242
  Total Crawls for South Volusia Beaches: 463
North Volusia Beaches North of Ponce Inlet
  Nests:  
  Loggerhead 227
  Leatherback 2
  Kemp's Ridley 1
  Total Nests: 230
  False Crawls:  
  Loggerhead 101
  Green 2
  Total FCs: 103
  Total Crawls for North Volusia Beaches: 333
  Nesting Summary Total Number of Nests: 451
 

   The 1999 - 2009 Nest and False Crawl counts have been compiled and the updated totals are now posted--see the Nest Counts link.

   For loads of pictures, gorgeous sunrises and much more in-depth information plus Hatchling Mini-Movies, be sure to check out the "Gallery & Links" page.

   Interested in adopting a sea turtle nest? Follow the link to find out how! Don't Miss: Leatherback Stranding slideshow and Article, plus New T-Shirt Designs available for ordering (Proceeds from the sale of our T-shirts and nest adoption fees support our efforts to protects sea turtles!).

 
 
 

Interested in volunteering with us?

To request information about upcoming meetings & training.

TURTLE PATROL BLOG

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