ADOPt-A-NEST
Nest Adoption
Adopting a nest at the GTM Research Reserve supports over 25 years of research on Atlantic Green, Leatherback, and Loggerhead sea turtles. Your generous donation helps fund this ongoing research, contributions of data to state, national, and international programs to help protect the marine turtle population, and provide needed equipment and supplies for the volunteer Sea Turtle Patrol at GTM.
ADOPt-A-NEST
Nest Adoption
Adopting a nest at the GTM Research Reserve supports over 25 years of research on Atlantic Green, Leatherback, and Loggerhead sea turtles. Your generous donation helps fund this ongoing research, contributions of data to state, national, and international programs to help protect the marine turtle population, and provide needed equipment and supplies for the volunteer Sea Turtle Patrol at GTM.
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Important things you should know about the turtles:
Turtles matter!
Sea turtles keep sea grasses healthy by grazing and keep dunes healthy by nesting. Without them, our ecosystems suffer - and we suffer.
Turtles matter!
Sea turtles keep sea grasses healthy by grazing and keep dunes healthy by nesting. Without them, our ecosystems suffer - and we suffer.
Lights out!
When sea turtles hatch, they find the ocean by looking for the bright horizon. Make sure that’s in the direction of the ocean by keeping lights off.
Lights out!
When sea turtles hatch, they find the ocean by looking for the bright horizon. Make sure that’s in the direction of the ocean by keeping lights off.
Recycle Ecosystem
The GTM Research Reserve is home to Loggerheads, Green Turtles, and Leatherbacks.
Recycle Ecosystem
The GTM Research Reserve is home to Loggerheads, Green Turtles, and Leatherbacks.
No Holes!
Beach holes trap nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. Fill in your holes to keep them safe from predators and starvation.
No Holes!
Beach holes trap nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. Fill in your holes to keep them safe from predators and starvation.
Don’t be trashy
Fishing line, bags, and even drink cups threaten turtles. Pick up any trash you see to help them navigate safely.
Don’t be trashy
Fishing line, bags, and even drink cups threaten turtles. Pick up any trash you see to help them navigate safely.
See a turtle?
See a sea turtle nest disturbed or an injured turtle? Report it! Call 888-404-FWCC (3922) or *FWC/ #FWC.
See a turtle?
See a sea turtle nest disturbed or an injured turtle? Report it! Call 888-404-FWCC (3922) or *FWC/ #FWC.
Important things you should know about the turtles:
Turtles matter!
Sea turtles keep sea grasses healthy by grazing and keep dunes healthy by nesting. Without them, our ecosystems suffer - and we suffer.
Turtles matter!
Sea turtles keep sea grasses healthy by grazing and keep dunes healthy by nesting. Without them, our ecosystems suffer - and we suffer.
Lights out!
When sea turtles hatch, they find the ocean by looking for the bright horizon. Make sure that’s in the direction of the ocean by keeping lights off.
Lights out!
When sea turtles hatch, they find the ocean by looking for the bright horizon. Make sure that’s in the direction of the ocean by keeping lights off.
Recycle Ecosystem
The GTM Research Reserve is home to Loggerheads, Green Turtles, and Leatherbacks.
Recycle Ecosystem
The GTM Research Reserve is home to Loggerheads, Green Turtles, and Leatherbacks.
No Holes!
Beach holes trap nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. Fill in your holes to keep them safe from predators and starvation.
No Holes!
Beach holes trap nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. Fill in your holes to keep them safe from predators and starvation.
Don’t be trashy
Fishing line, bags, and even drink cups threaten turtles. Pick up any trash you see to help them navigate safely.
Don’t be trashy
Fishing line, bags, and even drink cups threaten turtles. Pick up any trash you see to help them navigate safely.
See a turtle?
See a sea turtle nest disturbed or an injured turtle? Report it! Call 888-404-FWCC (3922) or *FWC/ #FWC.
See a turtle?
See a sea turtle nest disturbed or an injured turtle? Report it! Call 888-404-FWCC (3922) or *FWC/ #FWC.
Choose your adoption level
Honorary Turtle Patrol
$
1,500
annually
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Join our legendary “Turtle Patrol.” Monitor and/or collect data for research.*
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View an evening nest evaluation with marine turtle specialists! (Up to 4 People)
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Signage on nest with adopting parent’s name(s) on nest during season.
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Emailed photo of YOUR nest showing the marine turtle tracks.
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Mid and end of season updates on nesting activity at the GTM Research Reserve.
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Membership to the Friends of the GTM Reserve.
*Up to 3 people, 16 years or older, must be at site 30 minutes before sunrise, must wear long pants and closed toe shoes, bring water/hat/sunscreen.
Proud Turtle Parent
$
750
annually
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Evening nest evaluation.*
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Signage on nest with adopting parent’s name(s) on nest during season.
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Emailed photo of YOUR nest showing the marine turtle tracks.
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Mid and end of season updates on nesting activity at the GTM Research Reserve.
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Membership to the Friends of the GTM Reserve.
*All ages welcome! Must be able to use beach walkover stairs. Up to 3 days’ notice.
Turtle Guardian
$
300
annually
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Signage on nest with adopting parent’s name(s) on nest during season.
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Emailed photo of YOUR nest showing the marine turtle tracks.
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Mid and end of season updates on nesting activity at the GTM Research Reserve.
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Membership to the Friends of the GTM Reserve.
Turtle Visitation
$
100
annually
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Evening nest evaluation visit.*
*All ages welcome! Must be able to use beach walkover stairs. Up to 3 days’ notice.
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Address:
505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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