Florida coast / 2027 nesting outlook
The nesting index
Explore Florida's projected sea turtle nesting priorities. Select any location to see its forecast and position on the map.
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Field guide / Species
Meet Florida's sea turtles.
Five species occur in Florida's waters. Loggerhead, green and leatherback turtles nest regularly, while hawksbill and Kemp's ridley nesting is uncommon.
Explore their habitats, nesting seasons, hatching patterns and conservation status. Nesting dates and clutch estimates are approximate.
Learn more from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and NOAA Fisheries.
Field guide / Conservation
Small actions. Lasting impact.
Everyone can help protect Florida's sea turtles, whether living along the coast or visiting its beaches.
Found an injured or stranded sea turtle?
Contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's 24-hour Wildlife Alert Hotline.
1-888-404-FWCC (3922)Provide the animal's exact location. Do not handle the turtle or return it to the water unless directed by authorized responders.
Conservation partners
Organizations making a difference
Field guide / Get involved
Find a way to help.
Explore conservation programs across Florida, filter by county and activity, and visit organizations to learn how to participate.
Listed programs and seasons may change. Confirm openings, dates, age restrictions and training requirements with the organization.
Before you volunteer
- Never touch or move sea turtles, nests or hatchlings without authorization.
- Keep nesting beaches dark and avoid flash photography.
- Join rescue and handling activities only through permitted organizations.
For assistance, contact MTP@myfwc.com.
Research / Methodology
Behind the forecast
Understand how TurtleGuard interprets historical nesting records, generates forecasts and assigns relative conservation priorities.
How TurtleGuard works
Historical sea turtle nesting records inform TimesFM forecasts for the 2027 season. Predicted nests per mile allow comparisons across eight directly monitored coastal areas, while additional county estimates are apportioned across mapped beach sections.
These colors describe relative model-derived nesting priorities, not pollution or overall ecological importance.
The 2027 numbers are estimates, not observed nest counts. Coastline matches are approximate, some 2026 observations are provisional, and forecast error is possible. Use these findings alongside field monitoring and conservation expertise.
Explore / Map
Florida's nesting coastline
Select a highlighted coastline or an area from the ranking to explore its forecast.
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Your coastal field notes begin here.
Select a coastline on the map or choose a monitored area from the ranking. Solid lines indicate direct forecasts; dashed lines show additional projected beach sections.
Area analysis / 2027
2027 season
per mile
What this result means
Projections support conservation planning but should be interpreted alongside field observations and local expertise.
Solid lines indicate direct monitoring-area forecasts. Dashed lines indicate county-derived projections assigned to mapped FWC beach sections. Gray indicates insufficient forecast data.