Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation

The Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) is a dedicated initiative operating under Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Our program is entrusted with the vital responsibility of conserving threatened and endangered sea turtles across 24 miles of Broward County beaches.

All seven species of sea turtle are considered threatened, endangered or critically endangered. Broward County serves as nesting habitat for three of the seven species. Sea turtles are nocturnal therefore mainly nest and hatch at night. The largest of the sea turtles is the leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) which nest on our beaches from March until June. Leatherbacks are our least common nester, only accounting for less than 1% of the nests in Broward County. The most common nesting sea turtle in South Florida is the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) which nest from April through early September with peak season in June and July. The second most common nesting turtle is the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) which nests from May through Early September. As employees of NSU, the BCSTCP is responsible for 24 miles of Broward County beaches. The BCSTCP provides conservation for threatened and endangered sea turtles.

Our mission is to contribute to sea turtle conservation through comprehensive beach monitoring, providing thorough and relevant data to local, state, and federal conservation agencies, and actively engaging with our community through outreach and education.

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