We are among the volunteers from South Carolina who get up at 6 a.m. Thursday mornings and walk up and down the beaches, looking for turtle tracks during our summer. It is wonderful to see the Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings go out to sea. We usually have a big crowd on the beach. While we are turtle watching, we also pick up trash on the beach and try to encourage kids not to dig big holes and discourage others from leaving stuff on the beach at night, such as chairs and umbrellas.
It is a procedure that was discontinued here several years ago. It was determined to be dangerous to the eggs. We now gently dig down where we think the eggs might be. The probing activity scares me.
Good question. This is my first season, so I'm probably not as qualified as others to answer it. However, I was there and took the video. The eggs are about 16 inches below the surface. They're mainly looking for the surface entrance to the next. The pool cure process in carefully done in a pattern. Thanks, Lloyd Mackall
This video should be dedicated to South Carolina Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) seasoned volunteers like Mary Schneider, SCUTE Founder Jeff McClary, Lynn Gueder and others who get up and walk along coastal South Carolina. Most start at 6 a.m. and pick up trash along the way, as they look for Loggerhead sea turtle tracks and nests. Also, they educate the public about filling in holes.
were u guys in florida? because im reading a story the the 6th grade,the view from saturday,and ur on turtle patrol...right?
AdamImperiale 2 years ago
We are among the volunteers from South Carolina who get up at 6 a.m. Thursday mornings and walk up and down the beaches, looking for turtle tracks during our summer. It is wonderful to see the Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings go out to sea. We usually have a big crowd on the beach. While we are turtle watching, we also pick up trash on the beach and try to encourage kids not to dig big holes and discourage others from leaving stuff on the beach at night, such as chairs and umbrellas.
CoastalDigital 2 years ago
cool
AdamImperiale 2 years ago
@AdamImperiale i read the book too
41015747 1 year ago
Thanks. I'll pass along your comments.
CoastalDigital 2 years ago
It is a procedure that was discontinued here several years ago. It was determined to be dangerous to the eggs. We now gently dig down where we think the eggs might be. The probing activity scares me.
jephenese 2 years ago
Good question. This is my first season, so I'm probably not as qualified as others to answer it. However, I was there and took the video. The eggs are about 16 inches below the surface. They're mainly looking for the surface entrance to the next. The pool cure process in carefully done in a pattern. Thanks, Lloyd Mackall
CoastalDigital 2 years ago
This video should be dedicated to South Carolina Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) seasoned volunteers like Mary Schneider, SCUTE Founder Jeff McClary, Lynn Gueder and others who get up and walk along coastal South Carolina. Most start at 6 a.m. and pick up trash along the way, as they look for Loggerhead sea turtle tracks and nests. Also, they educate the public about filling in holes.
CoastalDigital 2 years ago
What is the reasoning behind shoving pool cues into the sand and jeopardizing the eggs in the nests??
jephenese 2 years ago