Strandings
The Boca Raton Sea Turtle Program responds to reports of dead or injured sea turtles in southern Palm Beach County. Data, such as species, size, and condition of turtle, are recorded on a standardized data sheet that is submitted to the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network, which in Florida, is coordinated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Sea turtles spend the majority of their lives at sea, which make them rather difficult to study. Collecting data on these stranding sea turtles, even those that have died, is a valuable tool to gain information on these protected species.
Report dead or injured sea turtles to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1-888-404-3922.