by Niko | Oct 2, 2011 | Jackie Orsaluk, Kemps Ridley, Loggerhead, North Carolina Aquarium, Rehab Facility
The Aquarium opened a new exhibit in May. Using electronic chip technology in plastic reproductions, it provides visitors with a hands-on opportunity to rehabilitate a sea turtle. The Aquarium has announced that it will be building an expanded rehabilitation facility...
by Niko | Sep 1, 2011 | Hurricane Irene, N.E.S.T. President
September 1st 2011 Nesters: I hope this message finds you all safe and sound after Hurricane Irene. We have had a few volunteers that were able to check up on the KDH nest and it looks like about an extra 6 inches of sand is on top but the nest remains. We are still...
by Niko | Aug 28, 2011 | Hurricane Irene, NCARI Rehab Facility, North Carolina Wildlife Education
The Hurricane Irene has relocated not only people and their homes. It has relocated animal species of all varieties. We have received inquiries from folks who have found a turtle in their yards and wonder if it is a sea turtle. Sea...
by Niko | Aug 21, 2011 | NCARI Rehab Facility, North Carolina Aquarium, Roanoke Island
We are very pleased to note that Christian Legner, the aquarist who also serves as the coordinator of the N.E.S.T. rehab efforts was recently presented with the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island’s Award of Excellence. Her tireless efforts throughout the “cold stranding...
by Niko | Jun 19, 2011 | NCARI Rehab Facility, North Carolina Aquarium, Sea Turtle Rescue
This summer at the North Carolina Aquariums at Roanoke Island you’ll have the opportunity to save your own sea turtle in OPERATION: Sea Turtle Rescue – a fun, hands-on exhibit which simulates the steps taken to rehabilitate endangered sea turtles! These gentle...
