Inventory on protected Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest 19

 This Nest was called in during the late evening hours about a Sea Turtle on the beach trying to nest.  NMB STP Volunteers soon arrived. The NMB STP kept all quiet, no lights until she nested and went back into the Ocean.  This nest was relocated to a safer part of the beach with no lights from the high-rises and less traffic.  This nest incubated for 55 days.

Before the inventory is started, many bystanders have come to see what is happening.  The dedicated NMB STP are eagerly letting everyone know what is going on.  They share their passion and knowledge with fellow Volunteers and all that have come to see the inventory.

  The anticipation is high as the Volunteers are anxious to how their hard work all year has helped in the survival of the endangered Sea Turtles.  All are told the history on this nest.  How all Sea Turtles are federally, and state protected, with Permits and special training. What is being done to help in the survival of the Sea Turtle Species.

Once the inventory is done all are welcome to look at the egg chamber that the eggs incubated in.  They can also see the eggs that the Sea Turtles hatched out of.

Inventory results

98 % hatch success rate

91 eggs in this nest, one used for DNA testing, 90 relocated

90 relocated eggs

89 eggs hatched

1 whole egg

0 dead hatchlings

0 live hatchlings

All Sea Turtles are endangered, they are federally, and state protected.  Special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with Nesting Sea Turtles, Nest Hatchlings and stranded Sea Turtles.

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

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT