Inventory results of protected endangered loggerhead #13

This nest was called into the hotline around 2Am. as the Sea Turtle was heading back to the water, the Patrol members walking this segment were alerted to a possible nest. This nest was found in the middle of a busy beach with many lights, so this nest was relocated and protected with a cage.

A pretty good size nest with 137 eggs, 1 used for DNA Research, so 136 eggs relocated.

A nice turnout of NMB STP Volunteers and public that are here for the inventory.  Many have questions for the NMB STP Volunteers.  A brief recap of this nest and what we are doing is given before the start of inventory.  This nest incubated for 57 days

 Anything of interest is shared with all that have come. 

All are welcome to see the hole the eggs incubated in.  they can also look at the hatched eggs and any that are unhatched.

One Hatchling is released on the beach.  A line is formed so the Hatchling goes from the beach to the Ocean on its own.

The Volunteers of all ages are amazed as they see the Hatchlings Enter the Ocean.  Hoping this is one of the Hatchlings that may return to the beaches of SC if it makes it to adulthood. 

95% Hatch success rate

The great inventory results of nest # 13

137 eggs in this nest, 1 used for DNA research, 136 egg relocated.

136 eggs relocated

129 eggs hatched

7 whole eggs

  1 of these eggs were pipped

0 live hatchlings

0 dead hatchlings

 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 and stranded Sea Turtles.

If you encounter a Nesting Sea, Hatchling or stranded Sea Turtle in NMB or Briarcliffe areas please call

NB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT