The State

Here’s where to get red-light flashlights during Hilton Head’s sea turtle nesting season

Hilton Head Island’s “lights out” ordinance is in effect May 1 through Oct. 31 each year to help protect local sea turtles during their egg-laying and hatching season. This puts a stop to using ...
The Sun News

It’s twins ... or is it? Double-headed sea turtle hatches on Hilton Head Island beach

Or just a bizarre phenomenon? A Loggerhead sea turtle hatchling on Hilton Head Island on Wednesday came out of the nest with two heads, according to a Facebook post by the Hilton Head Island Turtle ...
WTVD

Earth Day: Sea turtle program on Bald Head Island helps restore threatened population

BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. (WTVD) -- A unique program on the North Carolina coast is working to restore the sea turtle population, especially Loggerheads, the main species seen in the state. According to ...
The Island Packet

First sea turtle nest of the season named after Hilton Head hospitality leader

The first sea turtle nest of the season was named Wednesday in honor of recently deceased Hilton Head hotel manager Jay Wiendl. Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head An expectant mother set her flippers on a ...