NMB STP PROTECTED ENDANGERED SEA TURTLE NEST NUMBER 10

Looks like this Endangered Sea Turtle has spent some time up on the beach.  A long crawl up to the sand fence, then around it and behind right next to the dunes, then a long tiring crawl back into the deep blue. If it wasn't for the busy beach and many lights from high rise buildings in the background this would have been the perfect place to protect this nest right here. 

All Sea Turtles are endangered and protected; special guidelines, training and permits are required to make the best decision to relocate these endangered Sea Turtle Eggs.

This Loggerhead seamed to make attempts of turning and going over her body pit(nest) to disguise her nest.

Great job, eggs are carefully taken out of the egg chamber and are on the way to a more secluded part of the beach. Because this nest will be relocated to give the Hatchling the best start to hatchling and getting to the ocean with the least amount of stress, we are able to count the eggs.

111 eggs were found in this egg cavity.

One egg from each nest whether it is relocated or left in-Situ (left as it was laid) will be used for DNA studies.

Poles, a cage and ropes are put around the egg chamber to protect it from all the shares the beaches.  A sign indicating this is an endangered Sea Turtle nest is put on this nest also.

Great job NMB STP Volunteers, walking this morning and every morning.  All making it possible to find the crawls and nest so they can be protected to give the future Sea Turtles the best chance of surviving.

All Sea Turtles are endangered.  The are federally and state protected, special guidelines, training and permits are required to work with nesting Sea Turtles, Hatchlings and stranded Sea Turtles.

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

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT