This week on Turtle Talk Tuesday, we would like to remind everyone to Keep It Flat!
We all love to dig holes at the beach, however did you know that holes can be a danger to both people and sea turtles? People who are walking or running on the beach may not notice the hole and could be injured from falling in. Large holes also create dangerous obstacles that beach rovers and lifeguards must navigate around. Not only does it slow response time, it creates a hazard for their vehicles as well. For sea turtles, these large holes can cause death as nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings can get stuck with no way out. Turtles stuck after sunrise are very likely to die.
Below are a few photos provided to us from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch showing a few of the very large holes they have encountered on our beaches. Enjoy your time at the beach but when you're done, please be sure to fill in your holes before you go.
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer