Sea turtle nesting season is March 1-October 31.   State and local regulations provide protections for sea turtles and their hatchlings during this sensitive time. 
 
TURTLES AND BEACH LIGHTING 
Click HERE to view or download the Florida Fish and Wildlife regulations on lighting near the beaches.
 
MARTIN COUNTY and BEACH LIGHTING 
Click HERE to view or download the Martin County ordinances about lighting near beaches. 
Click HERE to view the Martin County flyer on beach lighting. 
 
TURTLES AND SEA GRAPES 
Did you know Sea grapes must be trimmed according to state and local laws? Sea grapes help stabilize our dunes, protect our beaches from erosion and provide a natural barrier to artificial light. Click HERE to learn more about Sea Grapes and Martin County. Click HERE to learn about guidelines for sea grape trimming.