09/26/2026
Floridaโs loggerhead sea turtles are having a record-breaking nesting season, with nearly 137,000 nests reported statewide in 2026.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officials recorded 136,972 loggerhead nests through August 31, surpassing the previous record of 134,930 set in 2023.
While this yearโs numbers remain preliminary, FWC expects the new record to be confirmed once the data is verified. The milestone marks an extraordinary nesting season for one of Floridaโs most iconic marine species.