A call coming into the Hotline, a turtle coming to shore. The NMB STP Volunteer arrive just in time. When the NMB STP Volunteers arrive, the original caller had to leave, they were the one making sure everyone knew no lights, stay back. Soon many people arrived as this news seams to travel fast. All beachgoers are very respectful all staying back and no lights once asked to keep them off.
The nest is kept safe with poles and rope and a sign. this will ensure it is not raked over or run over accidentally before we arrive at daylight to protect this nest.
This is in the middle of a very busy beach and bright lights so it will be located to a safer location. If this nest was left in situ (left as it was laid,) the bright lights behind this nest would attract them towards the buildings and would be devastating to the Hatchlings. Hatchlings have a limited amount of energy to start their journey. If they use this energy up unnecessarily going the wrong way their chances will be diminished.
127 beautiful eggs are relocated to a safer part of the beach.
Great job to all of the NMB STP Volunteers out walking each morning looking for tracks so the Endangered Sea Turtle eggs can be protected. A cage and poles with ropes will help keep them safe until it is their time to hatch and head to the Ocean to begin their journey. One never knows if one or more may be one of the ones to help their species survive into the future generations.
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 nesting Sea Turtle, Hatchling or stranded Sea Turtle in NMB or Briarcliffe areas please call immediately
NMB STP HOTLINE
843-213-9074
ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT.
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