Hilton Head Sea Turtle Rescue

A combination of a slide presentation with videos skeletal samples and touch and feel examples the staff does a great job of summarizing sea turtles that is fun for both adults and children. The town of hilton head island recognizes the need to protect the loggerhead sea turtles and has enacted an ordinance requiring that all outdoor lights on oceanfront properties be turned off after 10 pm between the months of may 1st and october 31st.

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Hilton head sea turtle rescue. On average hilton head has about 150 turtle nests per year with a record of over 450 nests in 2019. Watch saturday mornings on littons weekend adventure on abc. Rare 1000 pound sea turtle rescued off hunting island.

Town of hilton head island sea turtle protection ordinance government online services departments our island public safety publications contact us home town of hilton head island one town center court hilton head island south carolina 29928 843 341 4600. Adopting a loggerhead sea turtle nest will provide the coastal discovery museum with important funds to help support our educational programs which inspire people to care for the lowcountry and all the plants animals and people who call this place home. On tomorrows episode of sea rescue learn how volunteers from hilton head island sea turtle protection project are working to help save this.

The hilton head island sea turtle protection projects volunteers patrol our beaches daily during these crucial months to mark and track of sea turtle nests minimize pollution and to raise awareness of the importance of the loggerhead sea turtles protection. The hilton head island sea turtle protection project began in 1981 and today it is upheld through a group of volunteers and experts. Help us preserve our environment and protect sea turtles.

At sea turtle getaways we offer over 40 years of combined experience in the vacation rental business on hilton head island and would love the opportunity to work with you regarding your vacation needs. Welcome to the official facebook page of sea rescue. Presented by staffers of the hilton head island sea turtle protection project the program starts with a one hour introduction to sea turtles.

Sea turtles arrive most commonly suffering from debilitated turtle syndrome shock from being exposed to cold temperatures or injury from a boat strike or shark bite. When a sea turtle is found stranded or injured scdnr brings the animal to the sea turtle care center for treatment. Welcome to the official facebook page of sea rescue.