Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nesting season for sea turtles has begun in South Florida, and soon adorable little baby sea turtles will be flopping their way ...

Record Number of Baby Sea Turtles Rescued in Florida After Hurricanes Rough Surf from Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto Washes Ashore Dozens of Hatchlings What Are 'Washbacks' and Why Do They Need Help?

Massive waves churned up by hurricanes Humberto and Imelda in the Atlantic are crashing onshore along the Florida coast, and that’s causing major issues for baby sea turtles. The conditions are so bad ...

However, both mama turtles and the babies are easily disturbed by touch, loud sounds and lights, and the endangered species ...

Nesting season for sea turtles has begun in South Florida, and soon adorable little baby sea turtles will be flopping their way down the beach to the water. Can you touch them? What if they get stuck?

It is illegal to touch, disturb, or harass sea turtles, their nests, or their hatchlings in Florida. If you find a sea turtle in distress, contact a lifeguard or the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...