STPS Information

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With the approach of Eta, post-hatchling sea turtles are being washed in along with the sargassum seaweed on Brevard County beaches. These little guys, commonly called washbacks, hatched earlier in the summer and swam 20-25 miles offshore to the Sargasso Sea, where they have been living in the floating beds of seaweed.
Rest assured STPS and other groups have trained and authorized personnel that will survey the beaches as needed for these post-hatchling turtles. Please do not go looking on your own. Sea turtles are protected by law, and it is illegal to touch one of any size.
If you do happen to find a post-hatchling on the beach, please follow these guidelines:
CALL the STPS emergency hotline at 321-206-0646 or the Florida FWC at 888-404-3922 for guidance.
DO NOT put the turtle into the ocean. It will not have enough energy to survive.
DO NOT place the turtle in water or air conditioning. This could further injure or kill the sea turtle.
Thank you for your dedication to helping sea turtles survive.