Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center

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1001 10th St, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
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This center on Florida’s Forgotten Coast champions sea turtle conservation, drawing beachgoers to Port St. Joe’s pristine shores. Focused on nesting season from May to October, it supports patrols monitoring nests on St. Joseph Peninsula. Exhibits educate on turtle biology, threats, and “Leave No Trace” practices like flat beaches and red lights to aid hatchlings. Community events, including a pickleball tournament, fundraise for protection. Open Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it’s a hub for wildlife immersion, enhancing coastal visits with eco-awareness.

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