Sea Turtle Decals
You can help protect Florida's endangered and threatened marine turtles by making a donation to the FWC Marine Turtle Program, which will help fund critical research and conservation efforts. With each donation of $5 or more, you will receive your choice of one of the waterproof decals featured. Current year marine turtle decals are available at Florida County Tax Offices.
FWC has a limited supply of some of the earlier decals. If you are interested in collecting them, please indicate the desired decals by checking the appropriate area on the order form and sending a check for the number of decals selected. The decals will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks.
2024-2025 Decal: "A Generation of Protection Brings Record Results"
This year’s sea turtle decal highlights Florida's efforts to protect sea turtles, resulting in record numbers of loggerhead and green sea turtle nests in 2023. From hatchlings to adults, sea turtles need clean, undisturbed habitats to thrive. Everyday actions to protect our beaches and waterways play a crucial role in supporting these threatened and endangered turtles, especially as nest numbers increase.
The decal’s conservation message emphasizes simple steps to support Florida's marine turtles, including keeping beaches clean and free of debris and recreational equipment that can create life-threatening obstacles for nesting females and hatchlings, keeping beaches dark to prevent adults and hatchlings from becoming disoriented and traveling towards harmful situations, and giving adult sea turtles and emerging hatchlings plenty of space by staying at least 50 feet away.
Your actions and support are vital to Florida’s sea turtle conservation efforts.
Thank you!
Decal artist: Mike Hunter, FWC.