Some consider Cocoplum Beach an even more relaxing, quieter beach than nearby Sombrero Beach (if that's possible!) A somewhat small beach, it has a pavilion and restroom facility. Located on the eastern end of Marathon, it is one of the few sandy Atlantic beaches in the Florida Keys. Here you can actually take a nice long walk on the beach. Similar to many beaches in the Keys, Cocoplum Beach is a turtle nesting beach. From April through October it is not unusual to have Loggerhead Turtles (primarily) coming on to the beach at night to lay their eggs. During this period there are no tables or benches on the beach to avoid interfering with turtle nesting activities. There is an opportunity to assist the City of Marathon in surveying the beaches during turtle nesting season. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection holds classes in February or March every year to be a state certified surveyor. Volunteer surveyors walk the beach during the day. The hours are from 7:00 a.m. until dusk. Unfortunately, water quality information for this beach is not available.
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Some consider Cocoplum Beach an even more relaxing, quieter beach than nearby Sombrero Beach (if that's possible!) A somewhat small beach, it has a pavilion and restroom facility. Located on the eastern end of Marathon, it is one of the few sandy Atlantic beaches in the Florida Keys. Here you can actually take a nice long walk on the beach. Similar to many beaches in the Keys, Cocoplum Beach is a turtle nesting beach. From April through October it is not unusual to have Loggerhead Turtles (primarily) coming on to the beach at night to lay their eggs. During this period there are no tables or benches on the beach to avoid interfering with turtle nesting activities. There is an opportunity to assist the City of Marathon in surveying the beaches during turtle nesting season. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection holds classes in February or March every year to be a state certified surveyor. Volunteer surveyors walk the beach during the day. The hours are from 7:00 a.m. until dusk. Unfortunately, water quality information for this beach is not available.
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