Nest 25 – 2024

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