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Turtle power! Panama City Beach sea turtle nesting season begins. Nathan Cobb, The News Herald © [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers they can help protect nesting sea turtles by practicing some simple tips. PANAMA CITY BEACH — Tourists aren't the only ones expected to make a welcomed appearance along Bay County's coast this summer. Just days into the 2021 sea turtle nesting season, Kennard Watson, director of Panama City Beach Turtle Watch, said he hopes this year will continue an upward trend of sea turtle...

As a local nonprofit organization, his group works to identify and protect sea turtle nests along more than 17 miles of beaches in Bay County, from St. Andrews State Park to Camp Helen State Park.  Last year, PCB Turtle Watch tagged 47 nests, of which the majority were loggerheads. Some also were green sea turtles. Both are threatened species.  According to Beach Councilman Phil Chester, Florida beaches are responsible for about 90% of all sea turtles nesting in the U.S.  Because of this, Chester said it is apparent the Panhandle plays a crucial role in the survival of sea turtles.  ...

Turtle Watch Reservation Begin May 15th Starting Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m., staff at Canaveral National Seashore will begin taking telephone reservations for this year’s summer Turtle Watch programs. The number to call is (386) 428-3384 ext. 222 on the first day for reservations. Starting the 16th use extension 0 (zero). The programs are open to all persons eight (8) years of age and older. Programs are limited to fifteen (15) persons per night with a maximum of six (6) persons per reservation call. The fee for this program is $14.00 per person ages 16 and above, 15 and under are fre...