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Longboat Key Manatee County Nest Count
For the 2021 nesting season, we had 677 total sea turtle nests on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key patrolled by Longboat Key Turtle Watch. If you are interested in learning more about sea turtle conservation, watch this video.
Public Turtle Walks - Saturdays in June & July
Our Public Turtle Walks are cancelled for 2021. We'll see you in 2022!
Emergency Contact Information
Adult Turtle Strandings:
Mote Marine Laboratory
Stranding Office
888-345-2335
Nest Tampering:
Fish and Wildlife Commission
888-404-3922
Nest Monitoring:
Mote Marine Sea Turtle Program
941-388-4331
Longboat Key Police:
941-316-1977
Fish Kill Hotline:
800-636-0511
