Tybee Breeze

In addition to being a great place to enjoy the sun
and surf, Tybee Island beaches are also important
nesting areas for endangered sea turtles. They
return each year to nest from May 1 to October
31. If you are here during these months, we hope
you will help us protect these magnificent
creatures by remembering a few simple things:
- It is against the law to touch or disturb nesting sea
turtles, hatchlings, or their nests. Sea turtles are
protected by the Endangered Species Act.
- Avoid using flashlights or flash photography while
on the beach at night.
- Turn off outside patio lights and shield indoor lights
from shining directly onto the beach at night. Lights
disturb nesting turtles and hatchlings.
- While enjoying the beautiful beaches during the
day, avoid disturbing marked sea turtle nests.
If you see any turtle activity, please call Heather
Kozak immediately at the Tybee Island Marine
Science Center at (912) 786-5917 or (912) 695-
6922.
For more information on the Tybee Island Sea Turtle
Project, please visit the Tybee Island Marine Science
Center on the Strand or contact Heather Kozak, Project
Coordinator at (912)786-5917, hkozak@tybeemsc.org
or visit the website at www.tybeemsc.org.
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SEA TURTLES AREN’T
AFRAID OF THE DARK!
Turn off or shield outdoor lights after 9 pm.
May 1 – October 31
Tybee Breeze