Home Sea Turtles Nesting season, which stretches from April to the end of October, brings sea turtles ashore on Gulf beaches, where people and predators may pose a threat. You Can Help Never approach sea turtles coming ashore or disturb nesting sea turtles or hatchlings.
Turtles produce many eggs, but few hatchlings survive the difficult journey back to sea.
Preserve nesting beaches and nearshore habitats such as seagrass beds and coral reefs. Beachfront property owners should turn off exterior lights in areas where nesting takes place. Bright lights discourage nesting turtles from coming ashore and may disorient hatchlings. Support public and private efforts to protect sea turtles and their habitats.