06/22/2024
Just a reminder-
Please Don’t Blind Us By The Light
Sea Turtle Nesting Season is May 1- October 31
There may be a nest near your home or vacation rental.
Baby sea turtles rely on the darkness of the beach and the natural brightness of
the moon, stars or breaking waves to find their way to their ocean home.
Each summer baby sea turtles emerge from their nest and mistake house lights, flashlights or streetlights for the light of the moon, stars or ocean waves.
Artificial lights cause sea turtles to crawl away from the ocean.
Sadly, this often leads to the loss of this endangered species.
How Can You Help?
CLOSE Window Coverings at Sunset.
TURN OFF Exterior Lights
PLEASE NEVER
Shine Flashlights on Sea Turtles
Disturb a Nesting Sea Turtles
Touch Sea Turtles or Hatchlings
To Report a Sea Turtle or Hatchling on Ocean Isle Beach
Please call 910-712-0278