By The Sea Lecture Series

Join us after hours for a lecture series featuring local scientists, conservationists, and photographers with brews!

Join Us

We offer four membership levels, including the Gordon Gray Circle and the Blue Friends Society. Explore all your options.

Dedicated To

Sea Turtle & Ocean Conservation

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Loggerhead Marinelife Center is one of Florida’s most visited nonprofit scientific destinations focused on ocean and sea turtle conservation. Open 7 days, 10 am to 5 pm.

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Experiences

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Visit

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Explore interactive exhibits, observe our sea turtle patients, and engage with marine experts.

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Experiences

Create unforgettable memories by participating in our captivating marine experiences, hands-on learning, and amazing encounters with marine life that will leave you inspired.

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Learn

Embark on a journey of discovery through our array of educational opportunities and engage with marine conservation firsthand while becoming a steward of our precious oceans.

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Support

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of our supporters. You can support our mission financially, by volunteering, or by spreading awareness.

Featured Patients

Giraffe

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Green Local Cold Stressed

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Hank

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By The Numbers

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total nests (2025 season)

Leatherbacks: 39 Nests
Loggerheads: 0 Nests
Green Turtles: 0 Nests

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Current Patients

Loggerheads: 4 Patients
Greens: 46 Patients
Hawksbill:
Kemp's Ridley:

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Current Turtles Being Tracked

Leatherbacks: 1 Turtle
Loggerheads: 6 Turtles

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Pounds Of Trash (YTD)

Jan. to March = 398 lbs.

Blog

Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Goldie - Sea Turtle Conservation Photo by Marisa Marulli-8

Featured Sea Turtle Patient: Goldie

This month we are highlighting Goldie, a patient who had a pretty remarkable transformation and unique health issue....
LMC earns $26,000 to support mission at the Great Charity Challenge on February 2, 2025.

Great Charity Challenge

It takes a village to support the vital work happening around the clock at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and...
Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Cold-Stun Greens - Espresso Eggnog Ginger Beer - Sea Turtle Conservation Photo by Marisa Marulli (edit)

17 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Arrive at LMC From Northern Florida After Record Cold Front

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) received 17 cold-stunned green sea turtles who were found stranded in St. Augustine and...
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About Us

More than 40 years ago, long-time Juno Beach resident Eleanor Fletcher started what is now Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The center now hosts thousands of school children each year through field trips, outreach programs, summer camp and other educational experiences. In addition, more than 300,000 visitors come to the center each year to see the exhibits and the sea turtle hospital.

Our Mission

To promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles.

Our Vision

To be a leading authority locally and internationally in ocean conservation via sea turtle research, rehabilitation and educational programs.

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