Waties Island Sea Turtles

Waties Island, the northernmost barrier island in South Carolina is roughly 4.0 km in length. It is a private undeveloped barrier island at the border of North/South Carolina. All sea turtle monitoring by this group is authorized by the SCDNR Marine Turtle Conservation Program under Permit MTP500. We strive to help protect the sea turtle, and we are at it again this season! The site will be updated often during the nesting season - May 1st through October.

Monday, September 12, 2011

More Turtles on Their Way Overnight

The Monday walkers found that Nest 17 (the one right next to the entrance) emerged overnight. There were lots and lots of hatchling tracks heading for the water. One little turtle made a wrong turn and ended up behind the dunes somehow. The walkers followed the tracks and found the turtle. This one didn't make it, but it sure looks like lots of others did.

Check back on Friday for the inventory results!

Barb

Waties Island Sea Turtles

Waties Island Nest Count

Monday, September 12, 2011

More Turtles on Their Way Overnight

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