2026 Dates

Loggerhead Turtle Release on Anna Maria Island
Date: June 29 or 30 (release date dependent on turtle nesting)
Location: Anna Maria Island, FL

Green Turtle Releases in Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Date: July (Dates TBA)
Location: STC Field Station, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Release Time: 9:00 am CST (local time)

Rehab Turtle Release with The Turtle Hospital
Date: Friday, July (Date TBA)
Location: Sombrero Beach, The Florida Keys
Time: 9:30 am EST

Hawksbill Turtle Releases with The Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Date: July 22 & 23
Location: Pinney’s Beach, Nevis
Time: 9:00 am AST (local time)Release Time: 8:30 am EST

Loggerhead Turtle Release in the Archie Carr Refuge
Date: Sunday, August 2
Location: Barrier Island Center, 8385 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Release Time: 8:30 am EST (arrive by 7:30 am)

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