Share The Beach ~ Leave Only Footprints

2024 Sea Turtle Nesting Season is here! All areas on the Alabama coast are finding nests. We appreciate you practicing a "Leave Only Footprints" lifestyle. The following simple steps will also help you protect our clean island during your stay:

• Avoid walking on any beach vegetation. Plant roots hold together the dunes. STAY OFF THE SAND DUNES

• Explore away from bird nesting areas. Nests may be in the ground and camouflaged to resemble the surrounding environment, so please watch your step!

• Do not Litter!

• Refill all holes. They can cause injury to wildlife and people

• Remove all beach equipment at the end of the day

• Keep all exterior lights off that shine towards the beach- these lights can confuse turtles

If you see a mama turtle on the beach, please do not approach her. Call and report her to our hotline 866-SEA-TURTLE