Inventory results of the proteced endangered Sea Turtle nest #2 and 3

Two more great inventory results for endangered Sea Turtle Nest #2 and #3.

There have been a few days with rain, thunder and lightning.  We always take safety precautions when this weather is in the area.  Safety always first.  

 

A break in the weather is just what we need, it will be short lived though, so inventories on these two nests are done in the break in weather, but we would work quickly as there is forecasting lightning to be in the area soon.  

Volunteers are soon here to help. The Beach that was relatively quiet with beachgoers enjoying the time in between storms have gathered to see what is happening.  The NMB STP Volunteers are in their element, talking, sharing and laughing with other like mined volunteers and all that want to know more about the endangered Sea Turtle Species.  

Many that have attended this inventory will go home with a new appreciation on how they can also help the endangered Sea Turtle species. Many will share what they have learned, and this just may spark the interest in a lifelong journey for some people that may follow the path to help save the Sea Turtle species.
 

Information will be shared with everyone here.  A little background on each nest will be shared.  If any Hatchlings are found that could not come out on their own will be released on the beach to start their magnificent journey of life.  

The eggshells will be counted, any whole eggs that are not viable will be counted as well.  All of this information will be entered into a national data base.  This will help researchers and conservationist with some of the much need data when making decisions on what is going on with the Sea Turtle species.

1 Live Hatchling from nest 2 and 3 live Hatchlings from nest 3 are released on the beach to start their way out to their journey of life.  will one of these be the ones to make it to adulthood, one will never know but we can hope.

  

Inventory results for Nest #2

Great results of 93.7 % rate of relocated eggs

142 relocated eggs were in this nest, of the 142 eggs:

133 hatched shells      

9 whole eggs             

1 live Hatchling          

3 deceased Hatchlings

Inventory Results for neat #3

Great results of nest of 95.1% hatch success rate of relocated eggs

142 relocated in this nest also, of the 142 eggs

135 hatched shells

7 whole eggs       

3 live hatchlings

0 deceased Hatchlings

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 are in the NMB or Briarcliffe areas and encounter a Sea Turtle, please call

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT