A fascinating piece of Florida environmental history, this vintage booklet was published by the Florida Board of Conservation during the mid-1960s under the directorship of Randolph Hodges. Designed as an educational Q&A, it provides a unique window into early marine conservation efforts, species identification, and the legal framework that began protecting Florida’s sea turtle populations. A must-have for collectors of Floridiana, marine biology history, or mid-century environmental ephemera.

• Publisher: Florida Board of Conservation, Tallahassee, FL.

• Key Figures: Features Director Randolph Hodges (served 1961–1969) and H.R. McQuillan.

• Content: 37 detailed questions and answers regarding Green, Loggerhead, Hawksbill, and Leatherback turtles.

• Unique Features: Includes historical data on nesting habits, species characteristics, and the 1960s legal status of turtle egg harvesting.

• Format: Original staple-bound tract, approximately 9" x 6".

• Condition: Good vintage condition. Expect light age-appropriate foxing/toning on the cover and staples; interior pages remain clean, crisp, and fully legible.

• Provenance: An authentic state-issued document from the precursor to the modern Florida Department of Natural Resources.