Everything YouShould KnowAbout Sea TurtleNesting Season InFort LauderdaleSadly, only an estimated 1 in 1,000 willsurvive, make it to the ocean and even toadulthood. The natural obstacles faced by seaturtles is alarming, however the increasingthreats caused by humans, driving them toextinction is even more staggering.Due to sea turtles becoming disoriented byartificial light and meeting DEP standards, theresort’s street lighting changes during nestingseason. You will notice that the street lightsand the bulbs used in most buildings along theA1A are a darker amber color.Thankfully, these species are protected bythe Department of Environmental Protection(DEP), the City of Fort Lauderdale and theFort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor BeachResort & Spa.A great way to witness and experience theamazing sea turtle nesting season duringyour stay in Fort Lauderdale, is to visit TheMuseum of Discovery and Science. Here, theyhosts walks several nights a week during thesummer months of June and July in search fornesting Loggerheads.As a result, Fort Lauderdale Marriott HarborBeach does it’s very best to protect thesecreatures each year, through conservationprojects and special procedures, ensuringthe safety and procreation of sea turtles.Sea turtle season runs from March 1 toOctober 31 every year. Fort Lauderdale isfor everyone, including our sea turtles!PRESTIGE | Harbor Beach23
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