Conservancy of Southwest Florida wraps up sea turtle nesting season

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s sea turtle research team documented 425 nests during nesting season from March to October on Keewaydin Island. The season ended with 422 loggerhead nests and three green sea turtle nests. While the nesting numbers were steady, several storms disrupted hatching success. Southwest Florida’s beaches faced multiple wash-over events, including a.