Sandy Point Sea Turtles

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Turtles recently adopted or observed Click on your turtle’s name to see her nesting summary for this year. There are still turtles available for symbolic adoption ❤️

Sea Grass

Green 2026

Frances S. Tag: FFG180.

Your turtle

Species 2026

Tag: TBD.

Your turtle

Species 2026

Tag: TBD.

Your turtle

Species 2026

Tag: TBD.

Your turtle

Species 2026

Tag: TBD.

Journee

Green 2025

Caresse H. Tag: BBQ865.

Mooriah K Monaghan

Leatherback 2025

Mariah M for her family. Tag: SPP204.

Savannah

Green 2023

Susan W. Tag: FFG051.

Pierenne

Species 2026

Mason L. Tag: TBD.

Calypso

Green 2026

Michael & Leah M. Tag: KKX069.

Vanilla Bear

Leatherback 2025

For Nick from Kimby H. Tag: SPP826.

Andromeda

Leatherback 2025

Mariah M for her family. Tag: SPP256.

Chris

Leatherback 2025

Mariah M for her family. Tag: TTZ456.

Herbert

Leatherback 2025

Mariah M for her family. Tag: XXZ104.

Tobias

Leatherback 2025

Mariah M for her family. Tag: SPP214.

Aurora

Leatherback 2025

Caitlin L & Amanda K. Tag: AAV938.

Raines

Leatherback 2025

Janet T. Tag: MK35.

Annie Fresh

Leatherback 2025

Ann M. Tag: NNE229.

Nikki Ramona

Leatherback 2025

Lisa H. Tag: PPQ307.

Mimi Floats

Hawksbill 2025

Leah Z. Tag: KKX097.

Gertrude

Hawksbill 2025

Caroline C. Tag: FFG144.

Squirtle

Green 2025

Caroline C for Susan and Laura J. Tag: BBQ929.

Chocolate Gravy

Green 2025

Eric B for Keegan & Randy. Tag: FFG006.

Gin & Tonic

Green 2025

Eric B for Keegan & Randy. Tag: FFG010.

Audrey Rose

Hawksbill 2025

Sherry G for Audrey Rose. Tag: KKX000.

Remi May

Hawksbill 2025

Sherry G for Remi May. Tag: FFG152.

Marcel

Green 2025

Todd C for Tess & Violet. Tag: FFL917.

Terrapin Towel

Green 2025

Diane M. Tag: FFG089.

Sir Fincher

Green 2025

Deb and Pete for Scott F. Tag: KKX165.

Ptolemy

Hawksbill 2025

Sara S. Tag: FFG285.

Mango

Green 2025

John H for Dina T. Tag: BBQ901.

Turtle-Lee

Hawksbill 2025

Rosemary M for Amalia. Tag: FFG294.

Tank

Hawksbill 2025

Amy K for Carol N. Tag: FFG230.

Duy An 3011

Hawksbill 2025

Pham Tran Thanh Duy. Tag: FFG256.

Wolf Hawk

Hawksbill 2025

For Chiara K from Carolyn C. Tag: TTH383.

Gisela

Green 2025

For Allison V from Sue H. Tag: BBQ860.

Stephanie

Green 2025

Kim C for Cecilia in memory of Stephanie. Tag: FFL937.

Little Loomis

Hawksbill 2025

Natalie M for grandparents. Tag: FFG242.

Summer

Hawksbill 2025

Sabrina S for her childhood dog. Tag: FFG262.

Pink Floyd

Hawksbill 2025

Dante & Julie T. Tag: FFM882.

Barnabee

Green 2025

For Logan from Steph H. Tag: FFG032.

Shelly

Green 2025

For Taylor from Steph H. Tag: FFG050.

Fritzi

Leatherback 2025

Scooter P. Tag: SP008.

Fluffy

Hawksbill 2025

For Elijah from Kimby & Nick. Tag: FFL810.

Cutie Cactus

Green 2025

For Penelope from Kimby & Nick. Tag: FFG064.

Swabby

Leatherback 2022

Vincent & Karen T. Tag: YYL710.

Shine

Leatherback 2022

Viviane H. Tag: AAV587.

Uhuru

Leatherback 2024

Trish S. Tag: MJ190.

Lexington

Leatherback 2022

Marleen & Scott K. Tag: UUK907.

Mary Rose

Leatherback 2022

Melody & Don H. Tag: SPP344.

Ted

Leatherback 2021

Annelise Q. Tag: AAR544.

Amalie

Leatherback 2023

Igor U. Tag: YYX063.

Wordle

Leatherback 2023

Marleen & Scott K. Tag: SPP342.

Spaz

Green 2026

Stephanie S. Tag: FFG209.

Shellvis Presley

Leatherback 2026

For Adrian & Paulina from Halden & Peter. Tag: AAR577.

Rune

Leatherback 2024

Jane K. Tag: PR in 2024.

Bamboo

Green 2024

Jane K. Tag: KKX006.

Bacon

Hawksbill 2024

Jane K. Tag: FFG003.

Trixie

Leatherback 2024

Steck Family. Tag: AAR290.

Lana’s turtle

Green 2024

Mathias R. for Lana. Tag: MK139.

Jennie

Green 2024

Dee & Clayton B. in memory of Jennie. Tag: UUK912.

Lena

Hawksbill 2024

Dee & Clayton B. in memory of Lena. Tag: BBQ811.

Lala

Green 2024

Laura D. Tag: MK144.

Anja & Sue for Sharon. Tag: KKX011.

Bijou

Green 2024

Barbara B. for Philip & Kim S. Tag: FFG030.

Mary-Alice

Leatherback 2024

Paige C. Tag: TTZ474.

Mello

Leatherback 2024

Amy V. Tag: AAV615.

Helen

Leatherback 2024

Deseran family in memory of Helen W. Tag: SPP061.

Blasty Bowser

Hawksbill 2024

Brooke L. for Jamie and Paula. Tag: FFL829.

Tori

Green 2024

Louisa P. for Ana Sofia. Tag: FFG213.

Emory Kathryn

Hawksbill 2024

Williams Family. Tag: FFL850.

Blastoise

Leatherback 2024

Kilolo N. Tag: AAC261.

Ana Sofia

Hawksbill 2024

Louisa P. for Ana Sofia. Tag: FFG216.

Brummelisa

Leatherback 2024

Amy W. for Tomas. Tag: AAG402.

Frodo

Green 2024

Robert N. for Regina. Tag: UUK988.

Sea Grass

Green 2024

Ed M. for Emi. Tag: FFL806.

Natalie

Hawksbill 2024

For Natalie M. in memory of Jim & Hallie. Tag: FFL838.

Senji

Hawksbill 2024

Joan K. Tag: FFL826.

Bluffy

Green 2024

Debby S. Tag: KKX087.

Trixie

Hawksbill 2024

Debby S. Tag: FFL817.

Slo Mo

Green 2024

A great friend. Tag: FFL814.

Eleanor

Hawksbill 2024

Anne S. for Robert. Tag: FFG263.

Wilson

Leatherback 2024

Frissora Family. Tag: SPP398.

Kelly

Hawksbill 2024

Fire Family. Tag: FFL272.

JP

Hawksbill 2024

Julie P. for JP. Tag: FFL844.

Monica

Hawksbill 2024

Jane K. for sister Monica. Tag: FFL897.

Lynn

Green 2024

Jane K. for sister Lynn. Tag: FFG215.

Jingle Bell Oceana

Leatherback 2024

Anja & Sue for Sharon. Tag: XXZ128.

Aura

Green 2024

Caresse H. for Leilani. Tag: KKX020.

Hoosier

Green 2024

Haley & Wyatt for Tim & Denny. Tag: BBQ945.

Nora

Green 2024

Joe F. for Nora. Tag: FFG224.

JoLu

Green 2024

Stacy for Jolena & Lucy. Tag: FFG184.

Madeline

Green 2024

Dee B. for Madeline. Tag: KKX178.

Mary

Green 2024

Dee B. for Mary. Tag: KKX189.

Aspen

Green 2022

Avery Family for Aspen. Tag: TTH345.

Avery

Green 2022

Heard Family for Avery. Tag: KKX031.

Becca

Green 2022

Gilbert family for Becca. Tag: FFG162.

Cindy

Leatherback 2021

Volunteer Joe S. for Cindy. Tag: SPP832.

Croix

Green 2022

Carly F. for Croix. Tag: BBQ899.

Gigi Rose

Green 2021

Joan M. for her grandmother, and also for her husband’s grandmother. Tag: KKX044.

Gwen

Hawksbill 2021

Sharon G. for friend Gwen S. Tag: TTH303.

Kay

Green 2022

Keith V. (Cruzan Beach House) for his mother, Kay. Tag: BBQ953.

Leela

Green 2021

Caresse H. Tag: KKX160.

Manman

Green 2022

Pippi M. for Erin S. Tag: FFG119.

Martha

Leatherback 2022

Sean F. for Martha. Tag: XXZ168.

Mesita

Green 2021

Amy F. for a fundraiser. Tag: KKX111.

Neisha

Leatherback 2019

Dave and Donni B. for their daughter. Tag: SPP363.

Ruthie B

Green 2022

Julie M. in memory of her mom. Tag: KKX093.

Saffron

Leatherback 2021

Brett G. for Amber. Tag: SPP854.

Squirt

Green 2022

Ken A. for Blair & Harlow. Tag: FFG111.

Sunshine

Leatherback 2017

Sandy Point research team. Tag: SPP380.

Trouble 3

Leatherback 2022

Marleen & Scott K. Tag: SPP051.

Troy

Green 2021

Zach M. Tag: KKX125.

Turk Turtleton

Leatherback 2023

Kimby H. Tag: SP048.

Dee

Leatherback 2023

Darren T. Tag: PR20241.

Caroline

Leatherback 2023

Guest Family. Tag: PR20242.

Winnie

Leatherback 2022

Christella for Violet. Tag: SPP350.

Micah

Leatherback 2020

Todd & Angela for Micah. Tag: PR20243.

Warren

Leatherback 2024

In loving memory of Warren Hueber, adopted the Black Family. Tag: XXZ404.

Mimi

Leatherback 2024

Zach M. Tag: SPP066.

Eleanor

Leatherback 2024

Peter W. for his mother and grandmother. Tag: XXZ173.

Rogue Rosalie

Green 2025

Maranda for cousin Sarah. Tag: KKX048.

Name TBD

2025

Maranda for cousin Samantha. Tag: TBD.

Mulder

Leatherback 2025

Ann & Joe for Jim & Ann. Tag: SPP418.

Primrose

Green 2025

Karen B. Tag: KKX156.

Turtles adopted before 1 January 2024 (click on name to see nesting summary) Please note: This is work in progress! To see a turtle adopted before 2024, please see the individual year pages.

Adrienne

Leatherback 2023

Ellen and Tony D for their daughter. Tag: XXZ169.

Agnes

Leatherback 2018

Dave & Debbie B for Molly. Tag: AAV546.

Agnes

Green 2021

Hayes S. Tag: KKX121.

Alice

Leatherback 2020

Alvena T in honor of her mother. Tag: SPP861.

Alice

Green 2023

Trish S, SPNWR volunteer. Tag: SP009.

Allison

Green 2022

Nancy & Herb R for granddaughter Allison, in memory of Olaf S. Tag: KKX183.

Amelia

Green 2020

Joe & Cindy S. Tag: KKX014.

Amy-Lee

Leatherback 2018

Mike M for Amy S. Tag: SPP067.

Angel

Green 2023

Norm F. Tag: FFL990.

Ann

Leatherback 2019

Jim & Ann M. Tag: SPP002.

Anna

Green 2021

Manns Family, in memory of Anna H. Tag: TTH379.

Ariella Cassandra

Leatherback 2019

Vanessa F for Ben Tag: SPP205.

Arline

Hawksbill 2021

Vanessa P from her family for her birthday. Tag: KKX150.

Aspen

Green 2022

Avery Family for Aspen. Tag: TTH345.

Avery

Green 2022

Heard Family for Avery. Tag: KKX031.

Azure

Green 2022

DJ Larkey for Azure Slatton. Tag: KKX089.

Baba

Green 2023

Karen Rike for little Oscar. Tag: FFG070.

Barb

Leatherback 2020

Friends and Penny Mabie in memory of Barb Keogh. Tag: SPP088.

Barbara Ann

Leatherback 2019

Gregg Tepe for volunteer Tracy Cole. Tag: SPP831.

BB2

Leatherback 2018

Amy, Susie and Cathy in memory of Becky. Tag: SPP098.  

Becca

Green 2022

Gilbert family for Becca. Tag: FFG162.

Bella

Green 2023

Ligia and Stella, in honor of Bella. Tag: FFG005.

Benji

Hawksbill 2022

Todd and Angela Kuehn for grandson Benji. Tag: KKX152.

Bijou

Leatherback 2021

Craig and Patricia Hebert, in honor of their tortoise. Tag: SPP318.

Blue

Hawksbill 2021

Cara Pascal (St. Croix Blue House). Tag: KKX043.

Bonnie

Green 2021

Brian W. and Jen M. for Jen’s mom. Tag: UUK954.

Bourtney

Leatherback 2021

Mary P. for sister, Courtney. Tag: SPP841.

Bronze

Green 2021

Scott H. for Janell. Tag: BBQ996.

Bubbles Up

Green 2023

Sally A. in memory of Jimmy C. named by Kathy C. Tag: FFG056.

Caicos

Leatherback 2018

Louisa (Scooter) P. Tag: AAV694.

Caidie

Hawksbill 2020

Lorna L. for Caiden. Tag: KKX083.

Calypso

Hawksbill 2022

Wells Family. Tag: KKX129.

Carol

Leatherback 2019

Benedict Family at Cottages by the Sea for mom, Carol. Tag: PPQ272.

Caroline

Leatherback 2019

Ellen and Tony D. Tag: VI1231.

Catherine Rose

Leatherback 2018

Amy A. Tag: SPP424.

Charlie

Green 2020

Lorna L for Charlie. Tag: TTH348.

Charlotte

Leatherback 2022

Sharon G for Charlotte. Tag: AAQ943.

Cindy

Leatherback 2021

Volunteer Joe S for Cindy. Tag: SPP832.

Cornelia

Hawksbill 2022

Tawnya & Michelle, in memory of friend Cornelia. Tag: FFG170.

Crider

Green 2022

Ellis Family for their grandchildren. Tag: FFG187.

Croix

Green 2022

Carly F for Croix. Tag: BBQ899.

Crystal

Green 2023

Yvonne K for Beckham. Tag: FFG007.

Culebra

Leatherback 2016

STX Turtle Team 2016. Tag: 3015.

Dakota

Green 2022

Donna S. Tag: BBQ930.

Dale

Green 2022

Trevena M. Tag: FFG157.

Dana Rae

Leatherback 2018

Kyle for Dana Rae. Tag: SPP411.

Dave L

Green 2023

Mangum Family for great-grandpa Dave. Tag: KKX037.

Dawn

Leatherback 2018

Caretta Nature Tours. Tag: VOS0050.

Debi

Green 2022

Denise, Ernesto, Anastasia and Dianne in memory of Debi. Tag: KKX045.

Debra

Green 2022

Veronica D in memory of Debra. Tag: FFG127.

Dolly

Green 2023

Dee & Clayton B for Eric & Adam & for Dolly. Tag: PPQ256.

Dorothy

Leatherback 2018

Gail J. Tag: TTZ368.

Dotsie

Green 2021

Bill W for Dorothy. Tag: KKX075.

Edith

Leatherback 2018

Olivia & George K. Tag: AAV522.

Élan

Green 2022

DJ L for Élan. Tag: FFG160.

Eliza

Leatherback 2018

Gail J for Eliza. Tag: YYX155.

Elizabeth

Hawksbill 2022

Nancy & Herb R, for Lizzy, in memory of Olaf S. Tag: SP010.

Ellie

Hawksbill 2023

Sharla H. Tag: FFL955.

Elnora

Hawksbill 2022

Daniel W. Tag: KKX110.

Enid Fern

Leatherback 2018

The Freys and Knoells. Tag: SPP366.

Erica

Leatherback 2019

Ellen & Tony D. Tag: MJ32.

Eva Lani

Green 2023

Gini H for her granddaughter. Tag: SP038.

Evy

Leatherback 2019

Anne G for Evy. Tag: YYX165.

Fabio

Green 2023

Ashley F in support of Sunset Watch. Tag: FFG029.

Fifi

Green 2022

Madel V. Tag: KKX091.

Flowerz

Green 2021

Jennifer S for her sister’s family. Tag: KKX165.

Fran

Leatherback 2021

Ellen & Tony D. Tag: SPP394.

Fred

Green 2022

Barbara W. Tag: FFG102.

Gavina

Green 2021

Karen K for Gavin. Tag: KKX058.

Gaza

Green 2022

Leah A. Tag: KKX113.

Genevieve

Green 2021

Kelly S for Genevieve. Tag: KKX117.

Gertie

Leatherback 2018

Sandi S. Tag: SPP409.

Gigi Rose

Green 2021

Joan M for her grandmother, and also for her husband’s grandmother. Tag: KKX044.

Ginger

Leatherback 2017

Ellen & Tony D. Tag: SPP387.

Gwen

Hawksbill 2021

Sharon G for friend Gwen S. Tag: TTH303.

Gwendolyn Elizabeth

Green 2021

Nikki C for friend Gwen S. Tag: KKX041.

Gyuri

Hawksbill 2023

Tutah G for George L. Tag: FFG095.

Happy

Green 2021

Sally H for her Navie Bean. Tag: KKX053.

Harpo

Green 2022

Susan DG for Mark. Tag: KKX134.

Henrietta

Leatherback 2022

Sharon F for Henry. Tag: SP018.

Hermie

Green 2022

Ayn and Zach. Tag: KKX140.

Higgy

Hawksbill 2022

American Airlines PGS HDQ Team for Jennifer H. Tag: FFG142.

Ingenue

Leatherback 2021

Kirsten & Tris H for k.d. lang. Tag: UUK934.

Isabella

Leatherback 2018

Angela S for Isabella S, our youngest volunteer. Tag: SPP413.

Jackson

Green 2022

Stephanie J, for her son Jackson, and her lovely family. Tag: KKX179.

Jadie

Leatherback 2019

Sheila W for her daughter Jade. Tag: SPP274.

Jane

Leatherback 2021

Katie M for her mom, Jane. Tag: SPP255.

Jane Marie

Green 2021

Sharon G for Annie S. Tag: KKX196.

Janet

Green 2023

Dee & Clayton B for their sons, Eric and Adam Tag: MK145.

Janjay

Green 2023

Joan K. Tag: KKX115.

Jeanette

Leatherback 2018

Tiffany F. Tag: SPP414.

Jelly Bean

Hawksbill 2022

Glenn D for his wife Jean. Tag: KKX098.

Jenny

Leatherback 2018

Volunteer Amy S for her nature-loving mom, Jenny. Tag: AAV942,

Jessie

Green 2022

Mike E. in memory of Jessie T. Tag: KKX056.

Jillene

Leatherback 2018

Peter and Jillene W. Tag: AAR575.

Joasia

Leatherback 2018

Mike S for Joasia P. Tag: SPP102.

Joe

Hawksbill 2020

Joe & Cindy S. Tag: KKX007.

Journey

Green 2023

Tamar S for her husband, for their anniversary. Tag: KKX030.

Judith

Green 2022

Rose W (Cruzan Beach House) in honor of her mom, Judith. Tag: KKX136.

Jumbie

Leatherback 2018

Molly M. Tag: KL1.

Kai

Leatherback 2019

Martha H for friend Ashley. Tag: SPP234.

Kaitlyn

Leatherback 2021

Reed M for his daughter. Tag: SPP856.

Kama

Green 2022

Stella K. Tag: FFG114.

Katrina

Leatherback 2019

Andy S for her granddaughter, Katrina. Tag: TTZ475.

Kay

Green 2022

Keith V (Cruzan Beach House) for his mother, Kay. Tag: BBQ953.

Kea

Leatherback 2019

Tawnya M for her daughter Olivia. Tag: SPP425.

Keelie

Leatherback 2018

Louisa P for team lead Kelly, Tag: SPP392.

Kitty

Hawksbill 2021

Brian W and Jen M. Tag: KKX199.

Koda

Leatherback 2019

Tina K in memory of her dog. Tag: SPP393.

Kolika

Green 2021

Danielle Y and Patrick K. Tag: SP019.

Kona

Leatherback 2020

Dee Berlinghoff, for her sons, Eric and Adam. Tag: SPP844.

Konane

Hawksbill 2021

Danielle Young and Patrick Kocovsky. Tag: KKX168.

Lana

Green 2023

Caresse Hansen. Tag: BBQ924.

Laurel

Leatherback 2018

Carrie Althouse at Althouse Pottery. Tag: KL49.

Leela

Green 2021

Caresse H. Tag: KKX160.

Leona

Leatherback 2020

James & Rhoda S for their friend Leona. Tag: SPP846.

Liberty Bell

Leatherback 2021

Linda Kaysen for her granddaughter Landry. Tag: XXZ470.

Lissa

Hawksbill 2023

Darren Tidwell for his wife Melissa. Tag: FFL975.

Lizzy

Leatherback 2021

Tracy Mahaffey for her mom, Mary Brunk. Tag: SPP419.

Lolee

Hawksbill 2023

Sharla Hartman. Tag: KKX016.

Thanks for adopting our Sandy Point turtles! All proceeds go toward supporting our students working to gain experience in the marine biology field.

The St. Croix Sea Turtle Project is sponsored by The Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in cooperation with US Fish and Wildlife Service at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.