Inventory results of protected endangered Sea Turtle Nest #1

From the moment the Endangered Loggerhead Nest is found to the moment of the final inventory so much care and protection to make sure these Endangered Sea Turtle Hatchlings have the best chance of making it to the open Sea and on their journey of life.

The NMB STP Volunteers put many hours and days in walking from May 1st to August 15th, sometimes longer. 

 The warm enlightenment a volunteer gets knowing they are part of the reason the Endanger Sea Turtle species will have a better chance of survival is because of each and every Volunteer.  Thier commitment, dedication and passion to be a part of the survival of the endangered Sea Turtle species is something one cannot even put into word.

It all starts out with the long walks the dedicated STP Volunteers Walk 7 days a week from NMB, to Briarcliffe to what is known as no Mans land. Some of the most beautiful days with a sunrise that just take your breath away to the rain filled windy days.  Unless the weather is unsafe conditions they walk in hopes of finding this magnificent crawl or body pit.  

When the nest is in an unsafe part of the beach the eggs will be carefully relocated. One by one they are carefully transferred, every egg counting.  They will then be relocated to a safer part of the beach and protected with a cage around the nest to protect them from foxes, or other things that may be sharing the beaches with us all.

Once relocated and protected the nest will be carefully monitored daily until they emerge and the inventory is done.

Now is the exciting time we have all been waiting for the results of the protected endangered loggerhead nest.

Many people have come to see the inventory as many are patiently waiting for the results.  Because all Sea Turtles are endangered, we work within the guidelines and permit required.  All of the data collected will be entered into a national data base to help in the future conservation and survival of the endangered Sea Turtle Species.

Many people and Volunteers are anxiously waiting for the results.  The Many NMB STP Volunteers will talk with and share much information with all wanting to know about the Sea Turtles.  The smiles and excitement you see on the NMB STP Volunteers as they share their passion and knowledge with everyone wanting to know more is priceless.

Information about this nest is shared with all. Sometimes a hatchling or two may be stuck in the nest that was not able to make it out on its own.  The hatchling/s will be put into a bucket while the inventory is completed, in case there are more hatchlings. In this case there were two little hatchlings.  all will be able to look at and see at a safe distance.  Also, an unviable egg will be shown so all can see what the eggs look like.

All are welcome to look at the egg chamber and the hatched eggshells along with the few that did not hatch.

The Hatchlings will be released on the beach, with everyone a safe distance away.  The two hatchings made it to the open Ocean and are on their way of the magnificent journey of life. 

Great Success!!!!

123 eggs were in this nest, 122 were relocated 

93.44 % Hatchling emergence rate of relocated eggs!!!!!

Out of the 122 eggs

114 empty shells  

8 whole eggs       

0 dead Hatchlings

2 live Hatchlings 

All Sea Turtles are federally, and state protected. Special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with Nest, Hatchlings and stranded Sea Turtles.

If you encounter a nesting Sea Turtle, Hatchling or stranded Sea Turtle in NMB or Briarcliffe please call

NMBT STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT