NMB protected Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest #19

A call coming into the NMB STP Hotline of a nesting Sea Turtle.  The NMB STP Volunteers arrive quickly.  Thankful for the call as this Nesting Mother was able to nest in peace. While this Endangered Sea Turtle was returning to the water, a Pit scan and Measurements were taken.  This Sea Turtle was a big Mother, her measurements were 41 inches from notch to tip of the Carapace.

The body pit is protected with poles and rope put around the nest until it can be protected. In the morning the NMB STP Volunteers are back to relocate this nest to a safer part of the beach.  With lights and high traffic area this nest and Baby Hatchlings would not do well.

There were 91 eggs in this nest

Thankful for all of the NMB, Briarcliffe and no Mans Land Volunteers out walking this morning and every morning.  They are 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 training, gridlines and permits are required to work with Nesting Sea Turtles, Nest, Hatchlings and Stranded Sea Turtles.

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

ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT