Sea Turtle Nest Excavation
About the Event
Join us and our partners at Ecological Associates, Inc. on Tiger Shores Beach (on Hutchinson Island)* on Friday, July 26th at 8:30 am for an educational presentation as one of their biologists inventory the contents of a hatched loggerhead sea turtle nest.
Nests are excavated a few days after their hatch date to collect data. EAI's biologists count how many eggs were laid, how many hatched, and release any hatchlings found in the nest (viewing hatchlings is not guaranteed and depends on whether any remain in the nest at time of excavation, if time allows, and/or conditions are favorable).
This event is FREE to the public and ALL ages are welcome!
*Use the beach access at Tiger Shores Beach. The excavation is located near the access point.
Future nest excavations will take place 8:30-9:30AM on select Fridays throughout July and August and will be announced as nests hatch. Follow along with our social media channels for updates!
