Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (08/2011)

The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge stretches across 20.5 miles between Melbourne Beach and Wabasso Beach along Florida's east coast. The refuge was established in 1991 and was named after the late Dr. Archie Carr, Jr., in honor of his extraordinary contribution to sea turtle conservation. The Refuge is a direct result of Dr. Carr bringing attention to the world's declining turtle populations due to over-exploitation and loss of safe habitat.

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This is a beautiful, pristine beach

During May, June and July sea turtles
come ashore and lay eggs. They eggs
hatch about 60 days later.

Some little shore birds fighting over a pizza crust!

Me taking in this peaceful, beautiful refuge

Dragonflies against a magnificent Florida sunset!