North myrtle Beach endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nest #9

 A call coming in from Tammy, Horry County had called her about a turtle nesting.  When the NMB STP Volunteers arrived at daybreak, to our surprise the beach chairs were already put up. They put them up right through the incoming and outgoing crawl, only about 10 feet from the body pit (nest).  Normally we ask that the Crawl, (tracks) are not disturbed, especially the body pit.  Had these chairs and pole been put into the body pit it could have broken these preciouses endangered Sea Turtle Eggs.

Probing is done, and eggs are found. Because these eggs will need to be relocated, we are taking this opportunity to count the eggs.  137 eggs were found in this nest.

This is Kalina's first year on the Patrol. 

Once the eggs are safely relocated a cage and poles with signs indicating this is a protected endangered Sea Turtle Nest.

Great job for all the NMB STP Volunteers out walking this morning and every morning.  They all make it possible to be able to find the crawls and help in the future survival of the Endangered Sea Turtle Species.

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 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