WHHI TV’s Robyn Zimmerman talks to Amber Kuehn about this year’s sea turtle season on Hilton Head Island, including: With 28 seasons under her belt, Amber still has the passion to protect sea turtles on Hilton Head Island. Click on the video above to watch the interview.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) reported on the first nest to hatch on Hilton Head this season. Sea Turtle Patrol is excited to announce that the island’s very first nest, laid on May 11th, is the first of the season to hatch on July 7th! Approximately 30 hatchlings emerged Tuesday night. Sea Turtle Patrol HHI…
Andrew Davis from WSAV3 talks to Amber Kuehn about Hilton Head Island’s record-breaking summer for its local sea turtle population. Despite the first nest of the season being laid on May 11th, a staggering 318 nests have already been marked so far this year. This is a huge milestone compared to the total of 237…
Our very own Amber Kuehn recently sat down with David Simcox of Lowcountry Lifestyles for a deep dive into the world of sea turtle conservation. In this engaging interview, Amber shares her personal background, her love for the region, why she fell in love with sea turtles, and why this beautiful coastal area is called…
Hilton Head Island’s 2026 sea turtle nesting season is off to an incredible start! Sea Turtle Patrol HHI Director Amber Kuehn sat down with WHHI News Anchor Betsy McDaniel to share the exciting news that we have already recorded 205 nests—a staggering 80 more than we had at this time last year. Despite the beach…
At Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, our mission has always been rooted in the protective care and deep conservation of our nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. But right alongside our commitment to the beach is our absolute commitment to accountability, integrity, and trust with you—our incredible community of volunteers, donors, and supporters. Today, we…
“Below average temperatures could bring cold-stunned sea turtles to shore in the coming days. Hilton Head Island’s Sea Turtle Patrol asks those who wander Lowcountry beaches or venture out on boats to keep an eye out for the lethargic sea-faring reptiles.” “The turtles may be floating on the ocean surface or be washed ashore, unable to move, said…
Hilton Head Island has rescued three cold-stunned sea turtles in 2025 so far and more are expected.
As the temperatures lower, the risk of sea turtles being cold stunned rises. Click here to read the WSAV article about the first cold stunned sea turtle of 2025 on Hilton Head Island.
