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Welcome to the Fripp Island Loggerhead Patrol Web Site.
Exploring our site should illustrate what
we do and why we do it. |
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Just before dusk on June 16, 2008, the Amerson family had the rare opportunity to witness this nesting loggerhead at the north end of Fripp Island. . Waiting for her to finish digging before approaching they watched as she dropped 113 eggs. Our thanks to Michael for the great video. |
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Each spring the
Loggerhead Turtle comes in from the sea
to dig her nest in the soft sands on Fripp Island.
After reaching maturity at 25 to 30 years of age female sea turtles return to the beach to nest while male turtles remain offshore. |
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Check out our Nest Statistics and Pictures from 2008 2006 2007 2004 2005 2003 2002 2000 2001 and slide shows from 2008 2006 2007 2004 2005 2003 2002 2000 2001 |
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Our volunteers can be seen patrolling the beach each morning from mid May through August. We are dedicated to the preservation of these amazing creatures. Look for us wearing blue Fripp Island Loggerhead Patrol T-shirts and be sure to say hello. |
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Hatchling disorientation can be minimized by adherence to the Beaufort County Lighting Ordinance and installing Turtle Friendly Lighting |
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We experience occasional hatchling anomalies. This one came from our first nest in 2005 and although it certainly has a split personality it seemed otherwise strong and healthy. It was last seen swimming out to sea but indecisive as to the proper direction to take. |
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Ghost Crab predation
and hatchling disorientation due to artificial
lighting account for almost all of our on beach hatchling losses.
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Words of Wisdom | Interactive Weather Map |
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Tide Chart for Fripp Inlet |
Weather
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Anthony
Natoli & Natweb Design
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