The beaches of Brevard County are some of the world's most important nesting beaches for sea turtles. Nesting season in Brevard County is May 1 - October 31 each year. During this time it is important to turn off lights on houses and businesses near the beach to prevent disorientation of both mothers and nestlings. Each summer, female sea turtles climb on shore to build a nest and lay eggs. That same summer, out of the nests emerge tiny baby sea turtles ready to swim as fast as they can to the safety of the floating sargassum. For more information visit the Sea Turtle Preservation Society' website at: http://www.seaturtlespacecoast.org/