In an effort to protect the fragile lives of sea turtles, Delray Beach has emerged as a leader in coastal conservation. The city has celebrated a significant increase in sea turtle nests on its beaches, with 306 nests reported as of July 31, according to Delray Beach official news. Breaking it down, there were 287 nests from the Loggerhead species, 12 nests from Leatherback turtles, and 7 Green turtle nests shored up along Delray Municipal Beach during the first six months of the season.