The sea turtles, ranging in size from 3 to 35 pounds, were released by the Zoo’s sea turtle team and TAMU Galveston’s Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research.

There are nine public opportunities available throughout the Treasure Coast to observe sea turtles during the season.

Florida beaches are about to get filled with sea turtle eggs as the nesting season of the reptiles starts in March.

Across Treasure Coast beaches, the following sea turtle species can be found: Green Loggerhead Leatherback ... Is it illegal to pick up baby sea turtles in Florida? Yes, it is illegal to harm ...

There are five Florida sea turtle species: Hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, Loggerhead, Leatherback and green. For part of the ... Is it illegal to pick up baby sea turtles in Florida?