Where should I report injured or dead Sea Turtles?

Please report injured or dead sea turtles by noting the exact location on beach, by street number or by the name of the property owner/condo to:

  • Gumbo Limbo Nature Center - 561-338-1587
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)/Marine Research Institute - 561-575-5407
  • FWC Law Enforcement - 888-404-FWCC
  • Joanne Ryan, Highland Beach Permit Holder - 561-441-4375

If you encounter an injured or dead sea turtle, please report it to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Marine Research Institute at 561-575-5407, or to the FWC Law Enforcement at 888-404-FWCC.

For more information about how to contact the FWC about sea turtles or other animals, please visit the FWC website.

Additional information about how to help injured or dead sea turtles is available by viewing the Found an Injured or dead Sea Turtle website.

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1. Where should I report injured or dead Sea Turtles?
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3. As a resident on the beach side, how does the town ordinance affect me?
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