For the 2023 nesting season, we had 451 total sea turtle nests on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key patrolled by Longboat Key Turtle Watch. If you are interested in learning more about sea turtle conservation, watch this video.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Freda, a long-time Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer, passed away on September 3. If you would like to make a donation to Longboat Key Turtle Watch in memory of Freda, you may do so by clicking here.
Adult Turtle Strandings:
Mote Marine Laboratory
Stranding Office
888-345-2335
Nest Tampering:
Fish and Wildlife Commission
888-404-3922
Nest Monitoring:
Mote Marine Sea Turtle Program
941-388-4331
Longboat Key Police:
941-316-1977
Fish Kill Hotline:
800-636-0511
