If you’ve spent time visiting Caswell Beach and dropping by our sea turtle nests, you have seen first hand all Read More
Category: Turtle Facts (& Fiction)
What It’s Like to be a Sea Turtle Protection Volunteer
Many know that Caswell Beach and Oak Island each have turtle protection organizations that patrol the beaches and work to Read More
Tired Turtles and Turtle Tired! What Is Going On?
Let’s face it, it’s been un unusual Sea Turtle summer here on Caswell Beach this year. First, we’ve had a Read More
What False Crawls Tell Us About Mama Sea Turtles
If you haven’t heard the term “false crawl” in relation to sea turtle nesting, it is an important sign of Read More
Question of the Week: Do Sea Turtles Hatch In a Full Moon?
We met LOTS of new beach visitors this week who were learning about sea turtles for the first time! It’s Read More
Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Island Life NC recently published a detailed article about all that happens during sea turtle nesting season. It includes a Read More
NCWRC Regulations for Sea Turtle Protection
We recently had some questions about sea turtle programs on our beaches, so we thought we would address them publicly Read More
Leucistic Turtles
The other evening we had a couple of hatchlings that needed a little rest before they went out to sea. Read More
Are Red Lights Better for Sea Turtles?
FACT: Sea turtles DO see red lights. The color and wavelength is not as disturbing to them as a white Read More
Do Flashlights Hurt Sea Turtles?
Flashlights don’t HURT sea turtles. FACT: Flashlights do not physically harm sea turtles. Sea turtles do not see well on land, Read More