Blue Turtle Beach Cottage

02/25/2026

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We are so grateful to 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 for shining a spotlight on Southport! 🌊✨

In her recent feature, Lydia Mansel beautifully captured what so many of us already know and love, our historic waterfront, walkable downtown, maritime heritage, and that unmistakable small-town charm that makes Southport feel like a storybook come to life.

From sunset cruises along the Cape Fear River to fresh local seafood and our beloved historic inns, the article highlights the very best of our coastal community.

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08/06/2025

08/01/2025

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06/03/2024

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05/15/2024

Sea Turtles are our treasure! Please don't leave your outdoor lights on at night and please ask if you have any questions about/or want to learn more about our fabulous visitors!

Baby sea turtles rely on natural lights from the moon, stars or breaking waves to find their way to the ocean and may mistake house lights, flashlights or streetlights for the direction they need to go.

05/15/2024

Baby sea turtles rely on natural lights from the moon, stars or breaking waves to find their way to the ocean and may mistake house lights, flashlights or streetlights for the direction they need to go.

12/19/2023

What great information- our OKI Sea Turtle folks do such an amazing job!!

We had a few obstacles but overall, we had a great season! 2023 was our third-highest number of nests on record! We have had record-breaking years two years in a row! This season we were #1 on the leaderboard on seaturtle.org, and we were third in NC for the number of nests per beach...Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout beat us! We are so very blessed to be able to help protect and care for the sea turtles that visit our beautiful island! Thank you to those of you who care and continue supporting our efforts! You are Appreciated!
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*This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Oak Island is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 23ST01).

08/03/2023

Our OKI turtles have simply changed my life... I can't wait to live down here full time so I can be a volunteer... The work that the Oak Island Turtle folks do is amazing!

07/01/2023

Please keep in mind our turtles- the ladies are back and are laying this year- so let's protect them!

There are many sea turtle nests located on Caswell Beach and many mama turtles are still looking for a safe place to dig their nest at night. Please be respectful of the nest areas (marked with stakes, and a NC Wildlife Resources Commission sign).

CLEAN:
Pick up trash and remove your belongings when you leave each day. Tents and chairs are a danger to nighttime walkers and can ensnare nesting turtles. Help keep our lovely beach clean and free of debris.

DARK:
No flashlights or flash photos around turtles. Please turn off outside ocean facing lights and close blinds/curtains. Lights disorient turtles and affect their survival rates.

FLAT:
PLEASE Fill in holes and knock down tall sand castles. Help prevent injury to fellow beachgoers, emergency responders AND turtles, day or night.

QUIET:
Keep your distance from nesting turtles, stay at least 20 feet behind and stay quiet. NEVER walk in front of a turtle or shine any lights (white or red) on a mama turtle or a hatchling.

COME SIT:
When nests are ready to hatch, you are welcome to sit with our permitted teams to observe! Ask any questions you’d like and please follow their directions.

*Call us at 910-368-6323 if you see any turtle activity! Day or Night!
**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 23ST03).

06/04/2023

Adopt-A-Nest is Back! We have had a lot of interest in our Adopt-A-Nest Program! We are excited for our new season and we hope we have lots of nests to offer for adoption! We have all information on how many nests are open for adoption and how to adopt them on our website, okiseaturtle.org. All nests are exclusive to one adoption! We never want you to adopt a nest we do not have so we will open adoptions when we have a minimum of 25 nests on the island, so keep checking the website! Please check the website, the homepage lets you know how many nests we have and the Adoption page lets you know how many nests are available to adopt! We cannot express our sincere gratitude and thanks to everyone that is excited about our sea turtles!! We appreciate all of you and we hope you get the opportunity to adopt!!!
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**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Oak Island is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 23ST01).**

06/04/2023