ST. CROIX — Each year, under the cover of darkness, some past visitors return to St. Croix’s shores. Sea turtles — some weighing more than 1,000 pounds — emerge from the sea to nest and their seasonal ...

'Tis the season for the turtles. St. Johns County Coastal Management is now tilling to help protect and maintain sea turtle nesting habitats. Site closures will be implemented to accommodate heavy ...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Beach tilling in St. Johns County to help maintain sea turtle nesting habitats began on April 3 and will continue in phases throughout the week. St. Johns County Coastal ...

Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Provided by St. Johns County) ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1, and St. Johns County officials are asking residents, visitors, and businesses ...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Four rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests were laid during St. Johns County’s 2024 sea turtle nesting season. According to a news release, Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is the ...

St. Johns County Coastal Management will be tilling sections of beaches to help protect and maintain sea turtle nesting habitats. The tilling process loosens sand, allowing sea turtles to dig their ...