Inventory on protected endangered Loggerhead nest #8

 From the First day of protecting endangered Loggerhead nest # 8

To the inventory day

It all starts out with NMB STP Volunteers Arriving. Soon Many other people, friends, and just people walking the beach soon arrive to see what the inventory is and to see the great results. 

All of the NMB STP are excited as they share information with all that are interested in Knowing more about the endangered Sea Turtle Species.

Soon the beach is full with the NMB STP Volunteers and bystanders all interested to see the results of this protected endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest.  A little bit of information about this nest is shared with all that have come to the inventory

During the inventory there may be a hatchling sometimes more that were unable to make it out of the nest on its own.  All are allowed so see at a safe distance, not flash or touching.  A whole Png pong sized non-viable egg is also shown as many have never seen a Loggerhead Sea Turtle egg

All are welcome to join and look at the empty shells along with the whole that the eggs incubated in.

The great inventory results of protected Loggerhead Nest #8

95% hatch success rate

122 eggs in this nest, 121 relocated. out of the 121 relocated eggs

   115 Hatched eggs

             6 whole unhatched eggs

1 live Hatchling

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 Sea Turtle in NMB or Briarcliffe areas, please call

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

AMYTIME DAY OR NIGHT

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

INVENTORY ON PROTECTED LOGGERHEAD NEST #6

From day 1 of protected endangered Loggerhead Nest #6

To the emergence of Nest #6

And now onto the inventory 

 

The empty shells will be counted, all other eggs will be documented along with any live or deceased hatchlings will be counted.  In this nest all of the live Hatchling had made it out of the Nest before inventory.

125 eggs in this nest 124 relocated

Out of the 124 relocated eggs

95.16% hatch rate of relocated egg

        118 Hatched eggs

 3 whole eggs

  3 pipped eggs

               2 deceased Hatchlings

      0 live 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, Hatchlings, Nest and stranded Sea Turtles.

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

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME OF DAY OR NIGHT

Sea Turtle talks at the NMB HISTORICAL MUSEUM

 TURTLE TALKS CONTINUE

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR TURTLE TALS

TODAY AUGUST 13TH WILL BE THE LAST TALK FOR THIS YEAR

Come one come all

Turtle talks and entry to the NMB Historical Museum is Free

The NMB STP Volunteer Outreach Committee will be doing Turtle talks every Wednesday from 2-3 pm at the NMB Historical Museum.

This is for all ages young and old.

Want to learn more about the Endangered Sea Turtles that Nest right here on the Beaches of South Carolina.

Something fun and interesting to do.  This is for all ages, so bring your whole Family.

Inventory of nest # 5

From day 1 of relocation

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To the emergence

                                        

Now onto inventory of the protected Loggerhead Nest #5

A little about this inventory is shared with all before inventory is started.  

     

There would be 10 Hatchlings in this nest found during inventory.  all will get to see the hatchling along with an unhatched egg.  They will all be released on the beach to start their magnificent  journey into the unknown.

All Hatchlings made the brave leap of faith as they quickly went into the ocean to start their journey

Hoping for the best life ever, as these little Hatchlings start out their journey of life

The great results of this inventory

93% hatch rate for relocated eggs

159 eggs, 158 relocated eggs

Of the 158 relocated eggs

147 Hatched

4 whole eggs

7 pipped eggs

            1deceased Hatchling

          10 Live 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 encounter a Sea Turtle in NMB or Briarcliffe areas please call

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT

Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle stranding on Cherry Grove Pier

 What a happy outcome for this endangered Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle.  Many times, when a Sea Turtle is hooked with hook and line, they are often transported the Sea Turtle care center by a trained and permitted Transporter.  Often even when hooked, underlining medical conditions are found while they are in the care of the Sea Turtle Care center.  They will then get the best care until they are ready to be released.

Working with SCDNR they will work with the permitted NMB STP Volunteers to access the Sea Turtle and plan for the next steps, whether it be transporting to the care center for more care and hook removal or if the Sea Turtle looked well and can be released back into the Ocean.  Many things will be looked at, such as the overall body conditions, any other signs of injuries or not being well.  Pictures and conversations between as the permitted Volunteers and SCDNR as they are the first eyes and such things like the activity level can be relayed.  

After getting the ok, as all looked good, a superficial hook that actually fell out as it was being examined. no other hooks or line visible in the mouth.

Many thanks to the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier personal, along with the fisherman doing everything right.  Cherry Grove Fishing Pier Has a drop net especially made to bring up Sea Turtles, so no other injuries are sustained while he/she is brought up to the pier.

  If a Sea Turtle is brought up by hook and line, the weight of their bodies could cause the internal organs to be damaged and could result in its death. 

  The Cherry Grove Fishing Pier will keep the Sea Turtle in a quiet place until the NMB STP Arrive, the less stress the better for his/her health and recovery.  

Measurements and body condition are all quickly documented, this information will be entered into a national data base, that will be used by many to help with the future conservation to help save the endangered Sea Turtle species.

The Kemps Ridley is calmly released further away from the pier under SCDNR regulations and permits. 

Good Luck and happy swimming.

Hoping you stay away from the piers

All Sea Turtles are endangered; they are federally, and state protected.  Special Training, guidelines and permits are required to work with Nesting Sea Turtles, Hatchlings, Nest and Stranded or accidentally hooked Sea Turtles.

If you encounter a Nesting Sea Turtle, Hatchling or stranded or accidentally caught on hook and line in NMB or Briarcliffe area please call

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT