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…
We are thrilled to share that Sea Turtle Patrol was featured in Forbes! In a brand-new article titled “Sustainability And Species Preservation Highlight World Oceans Day,” writer Roger Sands highlighted our “Put the Beach to Bed” program as a shining example of how local communities can protect marine life. “At Beach House Resort Hilton Head, ocean…
Every sea turtle nesting season brings a wave of excitement to our local beaches, but some arrivals are deeply personal. As Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, shares in her recent article, “‘Stumpy’ is a term that we give to any nesting female loggerhead with an injured flipper. In the database, there are…
In a recent interview with WHHI News, Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, highlights the arrival of the highly anticipated sea turtle nesting season on Hilton Head Island. Watch the full interview here to learn more about how to keep up with our daily nest count, nest dedications, monitoring and relocating nests during…
Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island (STPHHI) is breaking new ground in wildlife education with the launch of a Virtual Reality (VR) experience. Recently featured on WHHI News, the project allows users to step onto the sand of Hilton Head to witness the rare and protected process of sea turtle nesting and hatching. Developed over…
