FAQ Topic: Turtle Season

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will check the beaches every morning for signs of new nests, nesting staff mark the nests and rope them off to avoid human disturbance. Visit their website for more details: https://mission.cmaquarium.org/what-we-do/conservation-research/ To report the disturbance of a sea turtle nest, or report the sightings of turtles or hatchlings lost, stranded or wandering … Continued

Kemp’s Ridley and Loggerhead turtles make Madeira Beach their temporary home during May to October. These turtles are considered endangered which is why it is so important for us to keep our distance and help them thrive.

The Sea Turtle season starts May 1st and ends October 31st each year.