NMB protected endangered Sea Turtle Nest #13

 One of the beautiful sunrise mornings the NMB STP Volunteers are out walking their segments. What a beautiful crawl with a possible nest.  There were just a few signs this may be a nest, but not the typical easy to see signs.  It may be a challenge to find these eggs if they are here.  But the NMB STP Permitted Volunteer is well versed and trained to locate the eggs.

Probing is done and eggs were found within a few minutes!  While this nest looks like it's in the ideal place to leave In-situ (where it was laid), it will have to be relocated.  This nest is close to the Dunes, but the bright lights would disorient the baby Hatchlings once they emerge, drawing them away from the ocean and to the danger of going the wrong way.

Because this nest will be relocated the NMB STP Volunteers will count the eggs.

103 eggs were found in this egg chamber, 1egg will be used for DNA studies, 102 eggs are relocated.

 An egg chamber will be made to replicate the original nest.  The same depth with it wider at the bottom to resemble an inverted Light bulb will be dug to transfer these precious endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle eggs.  Many NMB STP Volunteers have come to help.  Many beachgoers that have come to see what we are doing. They greeted with excited NMB STP Volunteers that are eagerly sharing much information about the Endangered Sea Turtle Species.

A cage is put up around the new egg chamber, poles and signs indicating this is a protected Endangered Sea Turtle Nest

Great job to all of the NMB STP Volunteers out walking today and everyday looking for the elusive endangered Sea Turtle Crawls and Nest and all the have come to help.  They are all making the difference in helping to save the endangered Sea Turtle Species.

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

ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT