Sea Turtle Conservation & Research
The Boca Raton Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program is based in the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. The city's Marine Conservationist and team of Marine Turtle Specialists monitor, record, and study all sea turtle nesting activity occurring along the city's five miles of beaches. The team responds to reports of dead or injured sea turtles from the Boynton Beach Inlet down to the Boca Raton\Deerfield Beach boarder. Nighttime lighting surveys are conducted along the beach to identify problems - or potential problems - involving adult and hatchling sea turtle missorientations. The Marine Conservationist works closely with the city regarding beachfront development issues including construction, the alteration of vegetation, and beach renourishment.
For the current nesting numbers for the 2011 Sea Turtle Nesting season, click here.