THE LOGGERHEAD


Loggerhead nesting season runs from


MAY - OCTOBER Edisto 22


Turtle REPORTED 102nests in 162nests in


2016 2015


WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?


If you encounter sea turtle hatchlings on the beach or an emerging nest, it is unlawful to disturb them and it can be harmful:


; Do not stand or sit on the sand dunes; it is unlawful to walk on the dunes. ; Do not approach any sea turtle hatchlings and give them plenty of space. ; Do not handle or hold sea turtle hatchlings. ; Do not carry, guide or help sea turtle hatchlings to the ocean. ; Do not shine any lights on the hatchling regardless of the color of the light. ; Do not turn on your cell phone.


; Do not take any pictures of the hatchlings; flash photography is harmful to the hatchling.


Any disturbance to a sea turtle nest or emerging hatchlings is unlawful and may harm the animal.


The information listed on this page was taken with permission from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Visit their website for more information: http://dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle/


ISLAND GUIDE, VOLUME 22


TRUTH


Loggerheads lay nests from May to mid-August while hatchlings emerge from the nests (after incubating) July - October.


Loggerheads are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and are protected by federal and state laws.


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