Are you an avid beach walker who is interested in volunteering your time to look for more than just seashells along the beach? If you are, join the Washback Watcher program! This team of permitted volunteers is trained to find and rescue young sea turtles that wash ashore due to heavy winds and surf (August through November). Volunteers help us look for sea turtles among accumulations of seaweed along their favorite section of beach. Training only takes place in June or July each year. For more information, contact Volusia County Environmental Management Staff at (386) 238-4716 or 238-4668.

Post hatchling washback survey log

Post-hatchling washback chain-of-custody log

Seaweed Secrets Solved.pdf

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