Boaters should be cautious of sea turtles and manatees because of the abundance of sightings on Georgia’s coast.

The green turtle is a large, weighty sea turtle with a wide, smooth carapace, or shell. It inhabits tropical and subtropical coastal waters around the world and has been observed clambering onto ...

Boaters on Georgia’s coast should stay alert for sea turtles and manatees, as sightings of these protected species increase.