Turtle Watch
News and updates on the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program
Holden Beach Turtle Hatching [video]
For all those interested in sea turtles, here is a video clip of loggerhead sea turtles being taken care of by the Holden Beach Turtle patrol before being released into the ocean.
Turtle Talk: Fun for the Whole Family
If you haven’t made it to Turtle Talk hosted by the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol yet, there’s only two more sessions left. You’ll find it interesting, the kids will find it fun.
Turtle Watch Update – 10 Nests
As of June 29th, the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program has recorded ten nests on the beach with 1,028 known eggs. These eggs account for eight out of the ten nests on the island that had to be moved to safer locations. The two other nests were safe, so their eggs weren’t moved and counted.
Turtle Watch Update – Nest #3
On June 9th, Holden Beach saw it’s 3rd sea turtle nesting of the season. The mama turtle came ashore on the east of of the island in a location where the tide could have easily disrupted the nest.
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