Please be advised sea turtle nesting season has begun on Jekyll Island beaches.
Please be alert for sea turtles nesting or hatching now through October. Follow these rules and safety tips:
- Do not disturb turtle nests or turtles.
- One simple way to keep our beaches safe for sea turtles is to keep the sand smooth. Please be turtle safe by knocking down sandcastles and filling in holes before you leave the beach.
- Remove all beach accessories (chairs, umbrellas, tents, toys).
- Use only turtle-safe RED flashlights on the beach at night. Red filters or red cellophane are not turtle-safe.
- Please follow all beach lighting ordinances. Visit jekyllisland.com/ordinances to review the beach lighting ordinance.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center staff will be monitoring the beaches daily during nesting and hatching season. Should you see a sea turtle or a sea turtle crawl, please call our sea turtle hotline at (912) 215-5046.
