May 1 - October 31 is sea turtle nesting season.
As a reminder, it is very important to keep Marco Island Beach DARK at night for the turtles and hatchlings.
So please remember, after 9 p.m.
• Exterior balcony lights are to be turned off
• Curtains and blinds should be drawn
• All beach chairs and tents should be removed from the beach and holes covered
— Sea turtles on Marco Island needed a little help after they became disoriented.
Wildlife officials want to remind you that if you live on the beach, you must turn off your lights.
Hatchlings can become disoriented by the light as they make their way to the water.