WSAV | Beach Renourishment and Sea Turtles
Sea Turtle Patrol HHI Executive Director, Amber Kuehn, explains how the Hilton Head beach renourishment may affect the 2025 sea turtle nesting season.
WSAV | Sea Turtle Patrol HHI marks first nest of season with dedication.
(WSAV) — The Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island (STPHHI) announced that the first sea turtle nest of the 2025 season was laid Wednesday, with a special tribute to Jay Wiendl. Click here to read full article
Officials in Hilton Head who cared for the beached whale thanked NOAA for its help.
A whale that beached itself on Hilton Head Island on May 4 has been euthanized, local officials announced. The whale, which officials have identified as a juvenile sperm whale, was sedated and euthanized the night of May 4. Officials in Hilton Head who cared for the beached whale thanked NOAA for its help. Local officials also thanked…
Mom’s Day 5k and ‘Loggerhead Loop’ Fun Run to kick off turtle nesting season on Hilton Head Island
Amber Kuehn joined WTOC11’s Morning Break to talk about the the Mom’s Day 5k and ‘Loggerhead Loop’ Fun Run on May 10 at Coligny Beach Park where moms can run on the beach and kids can be a turtle for a day. To register, click here. To watch the interview, click here.
The Post and Courier | Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles wash ashore on Hilton Head
“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…
WTOC 11 | Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Interview with Sea Turtle Patrol HHI
Hilton Head Island has rescued three cold-stunned sea turtles in 2025 so far and more are expected.
WSAV | Sea Turtle Patrol warns of cold stunned sea turtles
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.
Sea Turtle Patrol HHI receives South Carolina 2024 Angel Award
We are honored to be one of the 10 out of 17,000 registered nonprofits in South Carolina chosen for the 2024 Angel Award by South Carolina Secretary of State, Mark Hammond! This prestigious designation highlights our commitment to sea turtle conservation and our dedication to good stewardship of charitable resources. The Angel Award celebrates the charities…
The final sea turtle nest on Hilton Head Island has hatched, and the numbers are in.
Tune in with Riley Miller of WJCL and Amber Kuehn of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI for the lowdown on the 2024 nesting season.
