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Monday, October 2, 2023

Inventory results on protected Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest #13

 This Nest had 89 eggs in the nest, one was used for DNA studies, so 88 eggs were relocated

Many volunteers are eagerly waiting to see the end results of their hard work. Many Volunteers eagerly sharing information and their passion about saving the endangered Sea Turtle species.






The inventory will now begin, information is given out about this nest to all that have come. One Hatchling is found deep in the nest that had not made it out on his own.  All are able to see the Hatchling while the inventory is taking place in case more Hatchlings are found.












This is the results of this inventory; all are able to see the whole and hatched shells and see what the Egg chamber looks like. Many are amazed that the mother Loggerhead Sea Turtle typically will dig down about 18 inches to 24 inches, sometimes deeper with just her back two flippers.




Inventory results
89.8% hatch success rate for relocated eggs.
79 hatches eggs
9 unhatched eggs or whole eggs
1 live hatchling
0 dead hatchlings






All Sea Turtles are endangered, they are Federally and State protected.  Special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with all Sea turtles, Nest, Hatchlings and Stranded Sea Turtles.

If you encounter a Sea Turtle or Hatchling in NMB or Briarcliffe areas, please call the NMB STP Hotline.


NMB STP HOTLINE
843-213-9074
ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT


Inventory on protected Loggerhead nest #12

 Inventory starts on a nice summer evening, many NMB STP Volunteers have come to help as many people have come to see.  The Volunteers are Excited to see the results of this protected nest.  Many have spent the summer walking the beaches in order to find a Sea Turtle crawl or body pit, as they know how important these protected nests will be in the future survival of the Endangered Sea Turtle species.

There were 140 eggs found in this nest. one was used for DNA Studie's, 139 egg were relocated.







During inventory 3 live Hatchlings are found in the nest that had not been able to make it out of the egg chamber on their own. All are allowed to look at them until inventory is finished in case any others are found so all can be released together.






Eggs are carefully sorted and results are documented as this information will help in future of the Endangered Sea Turtle species.

 

85% Hatch rate

139 eggs
20 eggs were pipped or unhatched
2 dead hatchlings
3 live hatchlings


  All Sea Turtles are endangered, they are federally, and state protected.  Special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with all Sea Turtles, nest, Hatchlings and Stranded Sea Turtles.

If you encounter a Sea Turtle r Hatchling in NMB or Briarcliffe areas, please call the NMB STP Hotline.

NMB STP Hotlines
843-213-9074
ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT

Inventory result on NMB endangered Green Sea Turtle nest

 Great inventory results for this endangered Green Sea Turtle nest.  Green Sea Turtles are the second largest Sea Turtles species.   A very special nest as this was the first documented Green Sea Turtle nest in NMB.  Loggerhead Sea Turtle are the typical Sea Turtle that nest on the NMB beaches.

With the threat of high king tides and tropical storm Idalia this Green Sea Turtle nest had been a very big concern.  With the lucky stars in our favor, this nest emerged in time to allow an inventory to be done before this storm hit.


Time is off the essence so a morning inventory on this Green Sea Turtle Nest.



During the inventory, 9 Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings were found in the nest that had not been able to make it out of the nest.




The Hatchlings are released on the beach so they can make it into the Ocean on their own.






And they are on their way




All Sea Turtles are endangered, they are Federally and State protected.  Special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with Nesting Sea Turtles, Nest, Hatchlings and stranded Sea Turtles.

If you encounter a Sea Turtle or Hatchling in NMB or Briarcliffe areas, please call the NMB STP Hotline

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTINE DAY OR NIGHT

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Inventory on protected Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest # 10

This Loggerhead Sea Turtle Mother had laid 92 eggs, 1 used for DNA studies, 91 eggs relocated in this nest. This nest incubated for 51 days.

NMB STP Volunteers getting ready for the inventory, flags are put up to protect the area the nest will be worked. Many Volunteers are helping as people begin coming to the inventory. Many beachgoers are excited to learn about the endangered Sea Turtle species as they happen to see this inventory in progress, 






Inventory is done and the result of this protected nest is shared.






One Hatchling was found deep in the nest and is on his/her way from the beach to the open Sea.  





All Sea Turtles are endangered, they are Federally and State protected.  Special guidelines training and permits are required to work with Nesting Sea Turtles, Nest, Hatchlings and Strandings.

If you encounter a Sea Turtle or Hatchling in NMB or Briarcliffe areas, please call the NMB STP Hotline.

NMB STP HOTLINE
843-213-9074
ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT

Inventory results of protected Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nest #9

 This nesting mother laid 128 eggs, one was used for DNA studies, 127 were protected in this nest.  The nest incubated for 49 days before emergence.



NMB STP Volunteers are eagerly awaiting the start of inventory, many people have come to watch and have good questions. They leave with a new appreciation of the Endangered Sea Turtle species.




A recap of this nest is given to all that have come.



2 live hatchlings were found in this nest, all are able to look at a safe distance until inventory is completed in case more are found in the nest.  The Hatchlings will be released at the same time.





Lines are formed on both sides giving the Hatchlings plenty of space as they make their trek from the beach to the open Seas.









And they are on their way from the beach to the Ocean.



The shells are carefully counted, as this information will be collected and entered into a data base to help in the conservation to help the endangered Sea Turtle species. 


The inventory results.
75.6% hatch success rate of relocated eggs

127 relocated eggs
96 hatched shells 
30 unhatched or whole eggs
1 pipped egg, head sticking out.

All Sea Turtles are protected, they are Federally and State protected.  Special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with Nesting Sea Turtle Mothers, Nest, Hatchling and strandings.

If you encounter a Sea Turtle or Hatchling in NMB or Briarcliffe areas, please call the NMB STP Hotline.

NMB STP HOTLINE
843-213-9074
ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT

Inventory results on protected Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nest #8

 This Nest incubated for 51 Days, the mother laid 141 eggs and one was used DNA studies.  140 eggs were in this nest.

A few pictures of the Beautiful Sea Turtle Hatchling tracks after the major emergence. 



 

After the specified number of days after the major emergence the inventory will now be done.  NMB STP Volunteers are excited to see the outcome of this Endangered Sea Turtle Nest.  They love sharing the information with all that come to the inventory.  Many coming to the inventory leave with a new appreciation of the endangered Sea Turtle species and how we all can help. This will stay with them long after they leave the beach. 4 live hatchlings were found deep in the nest that had not been able to make it out on their own.




  


The eggshells are separated and counted to determine the inventory results of this nest.



The 4 Hatchlings that were found in the nest are released on the beach to make their way on their own. There will be many challenges for them as they begin their journey into the Sea.  It is thought that only 1 in 1000 will actually make it to adulthood.  





And they are on their way



INVENTORY RESULTS
85.7% hatch success rate of relocated eggs

140 eggs
120 hatched eggs
17 whole eggs
3 pipped eggs
4 live hatchlings
2 dead hatchlings

All Sea Turtles are Endangered, they are Federally and State protected.  Special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with Sea Turtles, Nest, Hatchlings and Strandings


If you encounter a Sea Turtle or Hatchling in NMB or Briarcliffe areas please call the NMB STP Hotline.

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT



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