October 3, 2026
Florida's leatherback turtles are on track for a second straight record nesting year, with 2,209 nests already documented in 2026, up from the 2,012 that set the record in 2025. Loggerheads have also passed their previous statewide record.
Florida's leatherback turtles are on track for a second straight record nesting year, with 2,209 nests already documented in 2026, up from the 2,012 that set the record in 2025. Loggerheads have also passed their previous statewide record.