May 23rd is World Turtle Day — let’s all shellebrate!!! Remember, if you visit the beach, never go near a sea turtle or shine lights on them at night, and please, when you leave, KEEP THE BEACH: -CLEAN -FLAT -DARK And don't forget: If you're in the northern Outer Banks and accidentally hook a sea turtle, or see a sea turtle on the beach or crawl tracks in the sand, please immediately call the NEST hotline: 252-441-8622 This conservation work for protected sea turtles in the northern Outer Banks is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 25ST10). (fb)

🌊 🐢Sea turtle activity is picking up! 🌊 🐢 North Carolina has reported 64 nests so far, including 9 nests and 11 false crawls within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One turtle recently came ashore just south of Ramp 4 in the Bodie Island section! Warmer ocean temperatures may be drawing turtles farther north, and closer to our shores. Support sea turtle conservation — Adopt a Nest today. Just follow the link below 👇 https://www.nestobx.org/sea-turtle-sponsorship Remember, if you visit the beach, never go near a sea turtle or shine lights on them at night, and please, when you leave, KEEP THE BEACH: -CLEAN -FLAT -DARK And don't forget: If you're in the northern Outer Banks and accidentally hook a sea turtle, or see a sea turtle on the beach or crawl tracks in the sand, please immediately call the NEST hotline: 252-441-8622 This conservation work for protected sea turtles in the northern Outer Banks is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 25ST10). ***data accurate as of 11pm 05/22/2025 (fb)