Inventory on endangered Loggerhead nest #7

 From day 1 of protected Loggerhead Nest #7

To the Major emergence

After the specified days after the major emergence the inventory is conducted.  Many are anxiously waiting to find out the results of this endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest.

A little bit about this nest is shared with everyone coming to the inventory.  A brief  description of what will happen at the inventory and why this is done.

                                                       

All are able to look at the empty egg shells, along with any whole unhatched eggs.  They also get to see the deep hole that the eggs incubated in.

                                                        

                                     

While inventory is being done, any Hatchlings that could not make it out of the nest on their own will be shared for all to see at a safe distance.  

Inventory is done, 6 live Hatchlings were in this nest that could not make it out on their own.  The will be released on the beach, all will be able to whatness the hatchling make their trek from the beach to the Ocean.  Good luck little ones as you start your journey of life in the deep blue.

                                   

Inventory results of endangered Loggerhead Nest #7

84.25% hatch success rate of relocated eggs.

128 eggs in this nest, 127 relocated eggs

Out of the 127 relocated eggs

     107 Hatched eggs

14 whole eggs

6 pipped eggs

           1 deceased Hatchling

     6 live hatchlings

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

If you encounter a Sea Turtle in NMB or Briarcliffe areas, please call

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-90074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT