The loggerhead sea turtle is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world .Loggerheads are considered an endangered species and are protected by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Untended fishing gear is responsible for many loggerhead deaths. Turtles also suffocate when they are accidentally trapped in fishing trawls. Turtle excluder devices (TEDs) have been implemented in efforts to reduce mortality by providing the turtle an escape route. Loss of suitable nesting beaches and the introduction of exotic predators has also taken a toll on loggerhead populations. Efforts to restore their numbers will require international cooperation since the turtles roam vast areas of ocean and critical nesting beaches are scattered among several countries.
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A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WALKING THE BEACHES OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT SEA TURTLES
Here is a list of 2010 dates & locations to sea turtle watch:
Date Nest Location 55 Days 60 Days 70 Days
May 22 – #1 4904 N. Ocean Blvd July 16 July 21 July 31
June 1 – #2 51st Ave N. July 26 July 31 Aug 10
June 14 – #3 8th Ave N. Aug 8 Aug 13 Aug 23
June 19 – #4 4202 N. Ocea Blvd Aug 13 Aug 18 Aug 28
June 27 – #5 13th Ave N. Aug 21 Aug 26 Sept 5
June 29 – #6 4208 N. Ocean Blvd. Aug 23 Aug 28 Sept 7
July 11 – #7 1308 N. Ocean Blvd. Sept 4 Sept 9 Sept 19
July 12 – #8 2002 N. Ocean Blvd. Sept 5 Sept 10 Sept 20
July 21 – #9 12th Ave N. Sept 14 Sept 19 Sept 29
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Joyce
April 26, 2012 at 12:44 pm
its essentially the king of the loggerhead ocean turtle…
Ashley
April 26, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I love turtles and hope to be able to see some when we come.