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near Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge near Melbourne Beach, FL, is one of the most important sea turtle nesting beaches in the world, USA
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge near Melbourne Beach, FL, is one of the most important sea turtle nesting beaches in the world, USA is one of the top spots to sight Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June to September for nighttime nesting and early morning emergence of hatchlings; Archie Carr NWR near Melbourne, FL, hosts thousands of nests per season.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer nesting. Female Green Sea Turtles nest on Florida's Atlantic beaches from May to September; Archie Carr NWR is the most important site.
Coordinates
28.0000°N, 80.5000°W
HABITAT
Tropical and subtropical coastal waters, seagrass beds, and coral reefs; females return to natal beaches to nest
CONSERVATION STATUS
Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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