In this episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our host Harley dives into the fascinating world of sea turtles with Jessica Valek, Natural Resources Manager at Destin-Fort Walton Beach and lead of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sea Turtle Patrol. Discover how temperature plays a surprising role in determining the gender of sea turtle hatchlings, the importance of sea turtle-friendly lighting, and what goes into protecting nests during the busy nesting season. Jessica shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Sea Turtle Patrol and how the community can help safeguard these incredible creatures!
Like and follow Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sea Turtle Patrol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinFortWaltonBeachSeaTurtlePatrol
Sea Turtle Patrol Hotline: 850-461-2885
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In this episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our host Harley dives into the fascinating world of sea turtles with Jessica Valek, Natural Resources Manager at Destin-Fort Walton Beach and lead of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sea Turtle Patrol. Discover how temperature plays a surprising role in determining the gender of sea turtle hatchlings, the importance of sea turtle-friendly lighting, and what goes into protecting nests during the busy nesting season. Jessica shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Sea Turtle Patrol and how the community can help safeguard these incredible creatures!
Like and follow Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sea Turtle Patrol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinFortWaltonBeachSeaTurtlePatrol
Sea Turtle Patrol Hotline: 850-461-2885
On this week's episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our host Jacie explores Florida DEP's Great Outdoors Initiative, which aims to upgrade state parks with new amenities like hotels and golf courses. While these additions could enhance visitor experiences, Jacie discusses the potential risks to conservation and the natural balance of these beloved spaces. Tune in to learn about the challenges of balancing development with preservation and alternative approaches that could benefit both local communities and Florida’s state parks!
Links to Learn More:
DEP Announcement: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/3afd277
Audubon Florida Blog: https://fl.audubon.org/news/state-parks-under-threat
Cultivate Curiosity
In this episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our host Harley dives into the fascinating world of sea turtles with Jessica Valek, Natural Resources Manager at Destin-Fort Walton Beach and lead of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sea Turtle Patrol. Discover how temperature plays a surprising role in determining the gender of sea turtle hatchlings, the importance of sea turtle-friendly lighting, and what goes into protecting nests during the busy nesting season. Jessica shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Sea Turtle Patrol and how the community can help safeguard these incredible creatures!
Like and follow Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sea Turtle Patrol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinFortWaltonBeachSeaTurtlePatrol
Sea Turtle Patrol Hotline: 850-461-2885
