06/03/2026
π’We have baby sea turtles in our backyard! π’When you are on the island, please help protect them! One of the many things that makes Cape Hatteras National Seashore so special is the amount of unspoiled beauty and wildlife on our little slice of paradise.
π’Remember Sea Turtle Nesting Season is from May 1- Oct 31. Nesting mother turtles and hatchlings use the moon, stars and breaking waves to find their way to nesting beaches. Artificial lights near the beach cause disorientation. The sea turtles mistake artificial lights for the moon, causing them to crawl into dunes, sidewalks or streets where they die of dehydration or are taken by predators.
You can help sea turtle by doing the following:
π’Keep lights out!
π’Fill beach holes
π’Knock down sandcastles when leaving the beach
π’Leave only footprints
π’Don't use flashlights
π’Do not disturb sea turtle nests
