NMB endangered Sea Turtle nest # 17

This nesting Sea Turtle was called into the NMB STP Hotline. NMB STP Volunteers quickly arrive to make sure all is kept quiet, with no lights or interference.  The tides were up high, it was dark so many were averted around this nesting Sea Turtle as they would have walked right up to her.

Once she is safely back into the Ocean, poles and rope are put around the body pit to protect the nest until it can be protected in the morning. 

The crawl coming ang going from the body pit  are looked at to get an idea of where she may have laid her eggs.

We have very special visitors this morning checking out what the NMB STP is doing.  They are shown the crawl and the body pit at a safe distance. The NMB STP Volunteers doing what they love, sharing their passion, love and knowledge with all that come upon a nest being protected. Many go home with a new insight about the Endangered Sea Turtle Species.  Many will remember ways they can help in the future of the Endangered Sea Turtle Species throughout their lives. 

 The eggs are carefully relocated, a cage put around the egg chamber to protect the Sea Turtle eggs.

Thank you to all that walk in NMB, Briarcliffe and no man's land this morning and every morning.  All making the difference in helping to save the endangered Sea Turtle Species.

All Sea Turtles are endangered, they are federally, and state protected.  Special gridlines, 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:

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT