During the early evening hours, a call coming into the NMB STP Hotline. Very thankful for this caller, as some people were trying to put this nesting Sea Turtle back into the Ocean. They were told to leave her alone that she was nesting. The NMB STP were on another stranding call very close, quickly responding to this call.
All is kept quiet while she nested and returned back into the Ocean. Very thankful for this call, as it made the difference in her being able to nest in peace and quiet.
The NMB STP are back very early in the morning to protect this nest. Because it was on top of the Dunes, with allot of activity and lights it was relocated to a safer part of the beach. There were 107 eggs in this nest.
All Sea Turtles are endangered, they are federally, and state protected. Special training, guidelines and permits are required to work with Nesting Sea Turtles, Nest, Hatchlings and strandings.
If you are in the NMB or Briarcliffe areas and encounter a Nesting Sea Turtle, Hatchling or Stranding, please call:
NMB STP HOTLINE
843-213-9074
ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT
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