As the sun warms the sands of Fort Lauderdale each spring, a timeless ritual begins deep beneath the surface of the Atlantic. Ancient mariners of the sea — loggerheads , green turtles , and the mighty leatherbacks — return to these beaches to lay the next generation of ocean wanderers. This is sea turtle nesting season, a critical chapter in the life of these endangered creatures and a thrilling moment to be part of something bigger than ourselves. From March 1 through Oct

New data from Broward County's 2025 lighting season reveals both progress and urgent gaps, and what our community can do about it before nesting season begins. Every spring, something ancient happens along our coastline. Female sea turtles, some older than many of us, return to the very beaches where they were born to lay the next generation. They navigate by light: the bright open horizon of the ocean is their compass. But increasingly, what they find upon arrival is a wall

Sea turtles once followed the moonlight to the ocean — now they follow our city lights instead. Artificial lighting along Florida’s coast disorients hatchlings, leading many away from the sea and into danger. Discover how Sea Turtle Oversight Protection is working to safeguard nesting beaches, what light pollution really means, and how you can make your home or business turtle-friendly.