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Loggerhead sea turtle nest site and tracks

 

Analyzing the nest site to determine where eggs are hidden

 

Initial digging site to find the eggs

 

Widening the search for eggs along a very well hidden path of thrown sand

 

Eggs are finally located! James F protecting the nest as volunteers search for the egg chamber perimeter

 

View of the egg chamber

 

Volunteers use their bodies to shade the egg chamber as data loggers are inserted and measurements of the egg chamber are recorded

 

  • nest number: 25
  • town: Corolla
  • date eggs laid: 07/16/2024
  • actual emergence date: 9/27/2024
  • live hatchlings: 76
  • total eggs: 97

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