BARRIER ISLAND SANCTUARY 2019 VLOG
Check out this vlog of my family and I going to the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Melbourne Beach, Florida!
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Barrier Island Sanctuary
A one mile loop hike between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon on the southernmost of Brevard County's Environmentally Endangered Lands. Much effort has been put into restoring the natural habitats here, of which you traverse a full range of coastal communities on this gentle walk.
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Learn about sea turtles and more at the Barrier Island Sanctuary
The Barrier Island Sanctuary in Melbourne Beach, Fl is located at the heart of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. You can get hands on with one the many interactive exhibits within the education center. When you're finished inside, you can explore the 1-mile hiking trail or book a sea turtle walk during nesting season. If you love sea turtles, hiking, or just learning about wildlife, the Barrier Island Sanctuary is the place for you!
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Swamp Girl Adventures Visits Barrier Island Sanctuary
Swamp Girl And the crew check out Barrier Island Sanctuary located of the coast of Florida! We check out Sea Turtle nesting sites check out their awesome displays and even take a hike down one of the trails located on the property!
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge | Melbourne Beach, FL
The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge is a nature lover's paradise. This refuge is a 20 mile stretch of coastline that was created in 1991 to protect the nesting habitats of loggerhead and green sea turtles. Archie Carr is the most important nesting area for loggerhead and green sea turtles in the world and North America respectively. You can enjoy the peace and tranquility of its beaches, explore its several walking trails, or take a sea turtle walk during nesting season. Beat the crowd and check out this hidden gem on Florida's Space Coast!
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The Barrier Island Center Needs Your Help!
The Barrier Island Center (BIC) is an environmental education hub that sits in the very heart of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Melbourne Beach, Florida. The Carr Refuge is one of the most important nesting beaches for loggerhead and green sea turtles in North America. Since 2008, Sea Turtle Conservancy and the county of Brevard have educated over 245,000 people about sea turtles and the Barrier Island eco-systems. Will you help STC continue these important educational programs? Visit to join the movement!
Loggerhead Nesting. Melbourne, Fl. 7 6 17
This video was taken using a night vision camera. This was a supervised turtle walk with people from the Sea Turtle Conservancy at the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Melbourne, Fl.
Home School Field Trip - Barrier Island Sanctuary
Today was touch a Terrapin Turtle at Barrier Island Sanctuary in Melbourne Beach. Trin and Bri had a blast learning about the animals that live in the Indian River Lagoon and also got to blow off some energy by running on the trails right outside the Sanctuary.
Archie Carr Park in Melbourne Beach, Florida
The view as you leave the Sabal Ridge community. Archie Carr Park is directly across the street from it.
The Barrier Island Center - location! location! location!
Brevard County's Barrier Island Center, located on the south beaches near Sebastian Inlet. Get exhibits and more.
Loggerhead Nesting 7 7 17
This video was filmed using a night vision camera. This was a supervised turtle walk with people from the Sea Turtle Conservancy at the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Melbourne, Fl.
Sea Turtle Release after Hurricane Irene
Releasing some baby sea turtles stranded by Hurricane Irene.
Barrier Island Sanctuary
Melbourne Beach, FL
GoPro - Snorkeling Australia HD
highlight of my three months travel around the island, Started in the Tropical north and ended in the tempered south. Incredibly beautiful places, Full of wildlife and heavenly beaches. Recorded with the GoPro Hero 3.
Locations: Great Barrier Reef (Cairns) / Magnetic Island (Townsville) / Gold Coast (Brisbane) / Royal National Park (Sydney) / Great Ocean Road & Filip Island (Melbourne).
Put it in HD for better quality. Enjoy
Loggerhead Turtle Release, Archie Carr, Melbourne Beach, FL 7 28 12
Live Sea Turtle Release Event. July 29, 2012 at the Barrier Island Center. A loggerhead sea turtle outfitted with a satellite transmitter was released. Hosted by SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY Tour de Turtles.
Tour de Turtles 2014
Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) began its 2014 Tour de Turtles (TdT) with a live sea turtle release on July 27th at the Barrier Island Center, located in the heart of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Melbourne Beach, Florida. The marathon is a fun and educational journey through the science of sea turtle migration using satellite telemetry. This year 12 turtles, who are each swimming to raise awareness about a sea turtle cause, are competing to see who will travel the farthest in the next three months. Learn more and follow the turtles' journeys at tourdeturtles.org (Video filmed and produced by Two-Head Video)
A Loggerhead Sea Turtle Going Back To The Water After Nesting
This video was taken on a nighttime turtle walk with people from the Friends of Carr refuge at the Barrier Island Center in Melbourne, Fl.
Loggerhead Nesting 6 28 18
This video was shot with a night vision camera. This was a nighttime turtle walk with people from the Sea Turtle Conservancy at The Barrier Island Center in The Archie Carr Refuge in Melbourne Beach, Fl.
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
Nicholas, Patty and me
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands - Viera (speeded up version)
A journey around the wildlife drive of the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands also known as the Viera Wetlands.This has become a favourite birding / wildlife attraction in Brevard County, Florida.
This version has been speeded up, due to the number of times we stopped to look at birds and other wildlife!
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Tips
Sea turtle nesting season runs from May-October on Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches. Here are a few tips for beachgoers on how we can all join efforts to save and protect nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings! Learn more @
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