Loggerhead turtles make up the majority of the nesting turtles along the northern Pinellas county beaches. Hatchlings incubate for about two months in the nest. Since the main nesting months are from May to October, the hatchling emergence often occurs during the peak of the hurricane season, between August and October. This puts the hatchlings at risk of being washed back onto the beaches of the coast, exhausted from battling ocean waves in their attempt to get out to the weed-line many miles offshore. Once the turtles get washed onto shore they become especially at risk of mortality. Fortunately, there are many caring people who watch over the turtles, doing what they can to preserve the reptile.
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North Pinellas Fishing Report: Friday, June 10th
Tarpon fishing is at its peak. Tarpon are super thick. Tarpon can be caught using heavy fishing line. 80lb mono or 60 lb floro will get the job done if you get em in Continue reading North Pinellas Fishing Report: Friday, June 10th
North Clearwater Beach Skimboarding
Skimboarding North Clearwater
The sea breeze has been generating fun skim during the evening time. North Clearwater Beach has been breaking decently through the spring. Fun skim like this often depends on Continue reading North Clearwater Beach Skimboarding