North Myrtle Beach False Crawl #2

 Just as they were starting their walks, looking for any signs of an endangered Sea Turtle Crawl, NMB STP Volunteers see a promising crawl.  This is called into the NMB STP Hotline by both Sanitation and the NMB STP Volunteers, and soon other NMB STP Volunteers are there to help.  Unfortunately, this ended up being a false crawl, (the Sea Turtle came to shore to nest but did not lay her eggs).

A beautiful crawl going right up to the dunes.  

The NMB STP Volunteers share their passion and knowledge with people that happen to be on the beach at this time.  They help to share and educate about the Endangered Sea Turtle Species as to how important it is to stay away from a Sea Turtle, as they can be easily scared back into the ocean without nesting.  Sometimes if unable to nest, she may lay them in the ocean, where they would become non-viable. Once the crawl is determined to be a false crawl all are welcome to come and look at the crawl and partial hole the Sea Turtle had started to dig.

 All Sea Turtles endangered, they are federally, and state protected, special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with nesting Sea Turtles, nest, hatchlings and strandings.

If in NMB or Briarcliffe areas and you encounter a Sea Turtle, please call the NMB STP Hotline

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT