East Gulf Place

Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States

The Alabama Coast Foundation established Share the Beach to conserve this endangered species, a program created to protect sea turtles and their nests. Founded in 2005, Share the Beach is Alabama's sea turtle conservation program.

Orange Beach, AL

By practicing the tips shared next and supporting the efforts put forth by Share the Beach, you are increasing the chances of survival for sea turtles on Alabama's Beaches.

3459 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL

Stop by one of our welcome centers to get stickers to cover your phone flashlight or hand-held flashlight to help avoid disorienting the turtles that are nesting at night. Flashlights and flash photography can cause nesting sea turtles to become confused. Turn off any balcony or outside lights that shine towards the beach at night.

25900 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL

If you encounter a sea turtle nest, keep your distance and do not disturb the nest. To report a nest, call the Sea Turtle Hotline at 1-866-Sea-Turtle (1-866-732-8878).

20115 State Park Rd
Gulf Shores, AL

It protects and promotes the livelihood and habitat of sea turtles along the Alabama Coast. This program works to mitigate human-related impacts on these creatures, monitor nests and hatchlings, and promote the conservation of sea turtles in the state through public outreach education. During hatching season, May through October, hundreds of Share the Beach volunteers work to protect these sea turtles and ensure the safety of their nests. Share the Beach follows US Fish and Wildlife Service's protocols under the endangered species recovery permit. Those who volunteer to patrol the Beach, educate the public and school groups, conduct late-night observations, and assist with supply and equipment preparations.

20800 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL

You can find the perfect way to help our Alabama beach community based on your volunteer interests. From building houses to developing local trails, there are a variety of opportunities to help with the development and improvements to the beautiful Gulf Shores & Orange Beach areas.

Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

From the time they arrive on land to lay eggs to the moment the hatchlings crawl toward the water, their survival is at risk. Sea turtles are an endangered species, so we all must do our part to protect them. By doing these and supporting the efforts put forth by Share the Beach, you are increasing their chances of survival.