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The Island Packet on MSN12h
On Pritchards Island, sea turtle nesting sites in peril from creeping erosion
Rapid loss of beaches on Pritchards Island makes it difficult for nesting sea turtles to find a place for their eggs.
WYFF News 4 on MSN8h
Hilton Head Island marks first sea turtle nest of the season
The nest has been dedicated to longtime island hospitality leader, Jay Wiendl, who died earlier this year at the age of 50.
The Island Packet on MSN5d
First nest is here already, Hilton Head area sea turtle season begins
After two below average years, sea turtle enthusiasts eagerly await the island’s first sea turtle nest of 2024.
WSAV Savannah on MSN13h
Sea Turtle Patrol HHI marks first nest of season with dedication
The Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island (STPHHI) announced that the first sea turtle nest of the 2025 season was laid ...
Charleston biologists prepare as nesting season ushers in stranding season
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway in South Carolina, the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston is gearing up for ...
Sea turtle nesting season starts with fresh challenges
While the early nest could signal a strong year for sea turtle hatchlings, the reptiles are facing new potential challenges ...
WJCL on MSN2d
Sea turtle season is back on Hilton Head. Here's how you can help protect the endangered species
Sea turtle season is back on Hilton Head Island. In this week's "Lowcountry Living," we are sharing what you can do to help ...
WCIV Charleston on MSN2d
South Carolina Aquarium marks 25 years with block party celebration
The South Carolina Aquarium is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month, marking a significant milestone as a center of ...
Beached whale is euthanized on South Carolina resort island
A sperm whale that beached itself on a popular South Carolina resort island has been euthanized after veterinarians determined it was too sick to help ...