A call coming into the hotline about a Sea Turtle that had nested and gone back into the water. They had put cones around the body pit. They were really careful not to disturb the body pit; the cones were far enough away as not to disturb the body pit.
Soon NMB STP Volunteers come to help, as this Sea Turtle nest is too close to the water line, many lights from high rises, so it will be relocated.
The nest cavity is found. The Volunteers will count the number of eggs. 107 eggs are relocated to a safer part of the beach.
These two eggs are fused together. Sometimes we will get an occasional mis shaped or oblong egg.
All in days walk. The NMB STP Volunteers are excited to be able to protect this endangered Sea Turtle Nest. They all know the importance and the effect they have on helping to make sure the Endangered Sea Turtle species have the best chances to survive.
A cage with poles and ropes are put around this nest, with a sign indicating this is a protected Endangered Sea Turtle Nest.
Great job to the NMB STP Volunteers, all making the difference in saving the endangered Sea Turtle Species.
All Sea Turtles are endangered; they are federally protected. Special guideline's, 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 a 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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