Gulfarium CARE Center releases 131 loggerhead hatchlings 🐢
131 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings were released into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday morning. The Gulfarium CARE Center teamed up with Benthic Ocean Sports to set out on a
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City of Destin orders hundreds of flashlights to help protect Sea Turtles
For the sea turtles during nesting season, from May through October, the right type of flashlight to use is one with a red hue.
‘Beach Basket’ pilot program launches at two public access points in Destin
Beach patrons will now be able to “borrow” a basket and help collect trash as they walk along the beach and return it for the next person to use. This idea was brought
Divers cleanup trash and debris at the Okaloosa Island Pier
On Sunday, August 1, a handful of divers from around the area went out to the pier on Okaloosa Island to spend a few hours cleaning up trash and debris.
South Walton Lifeguard saves sea turtle tangled in fishing line
South Walton Fire District Lifeguard Jack Nabers noticed a sea turtle in distress while on duty Sunday near Miramar Beach. According to the SWFD, Nabers paddled out to the turtle and
Redneck Beach will remain permanently closed, but ‘wet sand’ access allowed
At Tuesday’s Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners Budget Review Workshop, Commissioner Mel Ponder gave an update on the status of Redneck Beach being closed. According to Ponder, he and Destin
Okaloosa Watersport Operators release ‘navigational safety’ video ahead of peak boating season
Created in partnership with Okaloosa County CVB, City of Destin, and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
“Beach basket” program for trash pick-up coming to two Destin beaches
On June 17th, Trees on the Coast Director, Bobby Wagner, was tagged on a Facebook post regarding starting a “beach walkers” program in Destin. This program involves having grocery baskets
Double Red Flags are flying on South Walton beaches after reported shark attack
South Walton Fire District Beach Safety personnel and ALS units responded to the report of a potential shark attack Thursday afternoon in the area of Grayton Beach State Park. The
Destin willing to work with military to remove barriers and open up Redneck Beach
At Monday night’s City Council meeting, the topic of the concrete barriers and 10ft fencing that we now see as we head over the Marler Bridge and into Destin was
City of Destin seeks citizen input for beach experience survey
The City of Destin is continuing their partnership with The Haas Center at the University of West Florida by conducting a survey regarding public beach access and the public’s experience with Destin’s beaches. Beach patrons
4 important beach safety tips from the City of Destin
On Friday, Mayor Gary Jarvis and Deputy City Manager Webb Warren hit the beach in Destin to offer up some important beach safety tips as the area kicks-off a busy