***GOOD NEWS!***
The first turtle nest on the emergency berm has hatched!
The emergency berm was designed to restore sand in time for nesting season so that turtles could safely lay their eggs and hatchlings could find their way safely to the Gulf when they emerge.
This
makes six nests now that have hatched this season out of the 66 that have been deposited.
***NOT GOOD NEWS***
Two out of the six nests that have hatched were disoriented (These were not on the emergency berm.)
Here the ways you can help the hatchlings that are still in their nests go toward the Gulf when they hatch.
1) Do not shine lights on a nest or hatchling
2) No photos
3) Close drapes
4) Stay back
5) Use Amber LED light bulbs where lighting is necessary.
If you find a hatchling wandering in the daytime, place it in a dry container---NO water--and call Turtle Time right away at (239) 481-5566.
