It’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season on

Fort Myers Beach

Begins on May 1st and lasts through October 31st

At the beginning of each summer, sea turtles visit us to nest on Fort Myers Beach

A couple of months later small, baby hatchlings make their way to the Gulf of Mexico

It is very important for these baby turtles to make it to the Gulf of Mexico – each year

thousands do not Bay to Beach Resort is doing it’s part to make

sure that these baby turtles make it to the Gulf

Seat Turtle Nesting Season

Here are a Few things that

you can do to help during your stay at

Bay to Beach Resort…

LightsTurn off/shield all lights that shine onto the beach- including lanai lights

*Lights discourage females from coming ashore to lay their nest

Bay to Beach has changed all Lanai bulbs to a yellow low wattage bulb

Fort Myers BeachRemove all beach furniture from the beach by 9:00 PM

Do not put out any beach furniture before 8:00 AMBay to Beach has removed the Teak Chairs from the beach for turtle nesting

season, but don’t worry- we have folding beach chairs for you to use during your stay!

Sea Turtle NestsPlease do not disturb any nests that you find on Fort Myers Beach

Turtles & LightsPlease keep in mind never to use flash photography or shine a light on a

sea turtle

Turtle HatchlingsIf you find a turtle hatchling on Fort Myers Beach during the daytime,

please place it in a dry container & call 239.481.5566

Bay to Beach ResortWe would love for you to come stay with us during Sea Turtle Nesting

season, Who knows…maybe you will see the hatchlings during your stay