Hi I am Tami the Turtle! The turtle on front page is Tanya the turtle who stays on land most of her life and I stay in the Sea as I am a Sea Turtle. See my flippers? Tanya has feet that are better for walking. I don’t walk I swim. When I nest I pull myself by my flippers.  Only female, sea turtles ever come ashore, out of the sea, and then only to nest.  Where people play is where sea turtles must nest.  Also Tanya can draw her head and feet into her shell for protection and I, Tami, can not.  I also am much bigger and can swim and dive better. CLICK HERE FOR BEACH TALK!

     The South Walton Turtle Watch is a group of volunteers whose purpose is to locate endangered and threatened sea turtle nests and to protect them along the beaches of NW Florida during the crucial nesting and hatching season. 
     By law, Only certified members are allowed  to interact with endangered sea turtles.

     "We, as sea turtle volunteers, go through many hours of training so that we may help these wonderful sea turtles. We are learning more each year. That is why we can get a sea turtle permit which allows us to help endangered and threatened animals."                                Sharon Maxwell

     Sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act and only those with special permits are allowed to touch the nests, turtles, or hatchlings. There is a $2,500.00 reward for information leading to the conviction of violators. To report a violation, contact a State, Federal, or local law enforcement officer.

CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME SITES!:

www.SeaTurtles.com
http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/bluewater/seaturtle/
www.TurtleWatch.org
www.WaltonOutdoors.com