Rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchlings Being Released in Naples

January 6, 2015 at 1:27 PM / ACTIVITIES, Beaches, Delnor-Wiggins Pass, Florida State Parks, Nature & Eco

On the morning of August 19th, 2013, a nest of baby loggerhead sea turtles hatched on the dunes of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, Florida. A park employee discovered the hatchlings being attacked by fire ants. Staff members gathered up the survivors and released them that evening. This is the video footage of their release. PLEASE HELP US INCREASE SEA TURTLE AWARENESS BY SHARING THIS VIDEO… Learn more at: http://myfwc.com/research/wildlife/sea-turtles/nesting/loggerhead/ Click here to watch the Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park […]

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