The Art League of Hilton Head and Sea Turtle Patrol HHI are again partnering to raise funds for our island’s sea turtles. A special week-long exhibit featuring sea turtle-themed artwork created by artists of our community and sea turtle themed classes will be held at The Art League Academy July 23-30, with a closing reception...
Come join us for our 2024 Free Public Sea Turtle Talk every Monday in June, July, and August! Join Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, for a 45-minute presentation where you can learn more about sea turtle biology and what Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island does daily to ensure the...
Registration is Required: Register Here Wednesday Mornings 8:30-9:30am - On the Beach at the Sea Pines Beach Club Rates: $22 Adult/ $16 Child Discover the incredible lives of the sea turtles that nest on our beautiful island beaches from one of the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island staff experts. Learn about their nesting rituals...
Registration is Required: Register Here Wednesdays 8-9pm - On the Beach at the Dunes House Rates: $20 per person (capacity is limited) Our Turtle Talk educates participants on what they can do to help preserve Hilton Head Island’s hatching sea turtles and learn what is happening on our nesting beach. Turtle Talks will be held...
Come join us for our 2024 Free Public Sea Turtle Talk every Monday in June, July, and August! Join Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, for a 45-minute presentation where you can learn more about sea turtle biology and what Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island does daily to ensure the...
Registration is Required: Register Here Wednesday Mornings 8:30-9:30am - On the Beach at the Sea Pines Beach Club Rates: $22 Adult/ $16 Child Discover the incredible lives of the sea turtles that nest on our beautiful island beaches from one of the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island staff experts. Learn about their nesting rituals...
Registration is Required: Register Here Wednesdays 8-9pm - On the Beach at the Dunes House Rates: $20 per person (capacity is limited) Our Turtle Talk educates participants on what they can do to help preserve Hilton Head Island’s hatching sea turtles and learn what is happening on our nesting beach. Turtle Talks will be held...
Join us on August 10th for the Hilton Head Sea Turtle Patrol 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Palmetto Running Company. The race starts and finishes on one of the most scenic beaches on Hilton Head Island. All participants registered by July 31st will receive exclusive commemorative race shirts, so make sure to secure your spot early....
Come join us for our 2024 Free Public Sea Turtle Talk every Monday in June, July, and August! Join Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, for a 45-minute presentation where you can learn more about sea turtle biology and what Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island does daily to ensure the...
Registration is Required: Register Here Wednesday Mornings 8:30-9:30am - On the Beach at the Sea Pines Beach Club Rates: $22 Adult/ $16 Child Discover the incredible lives of the sea turtles that nest on our beautiful island beaches from one of the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island staff experts. Learn about their nesting rituals...
Registration is Required: Register Here Wednesdays 8-9pm - On the Beach at the Dunes House Rates: $20 per person (capacity is limited) Our Turtle Talk educates participants on what they can do to help preserve Hilton Head Island’s hatching sea turtles and learn what is happening on our nesting beach. Turtle Talks will be held...
Have you heard about the new home design and furnishings store - Carolina Jasmine - in the Main Street Shops? Mark your calendars and join us at Carolina Jasmine on August 17th to Sip and Shop from 11am to 2pm! A portion of sales will be donated to Sea Turtle Patrol! We hear there will...
Come join us for our 2024 Free Public Sea Turtle Talk every Monday in June, July, and August! Join Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, for a 45-minute presentation where you can learn more about sea turtle biology and what Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island does daily to ensure the...
Registration is Required: Register Here Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm - On the Beach at the Dunes House Rates: $20 per person (capacity is limited) Our Turtle Talk educates participants on what they can do to help preserve Hilton Head Island’s hatching sea turtles and learn what is happening on our nesting beach. Turtle Talks will be held...
Come join us for our 2024 Free Public Sea Turtle Talk every Monday in June, July, and August! Join Amber Kuehn, Director of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, for a 45-minute presentation where you can learn more about sea turtle biology and what Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island does daily to ensure the...
A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) encountered around Hilton Head Island represents one of the world’s largest hard‑shelled marine reptiles, known for their herbivorous diet and reliance on warm, shallow coastal habitats. Although loggerheads dominate South Carolina nesting activity, juvenile green turtles forage in the region’s estuaries, where seagrass and algae provide essential nutrition. Like all reptiles, green turtles are ectothermic, meaning their body temperature depends on the surrounding water. When sudden winter cold fronts push water temperatures below roughly 50°F (10°C), turtles can experience cold‑stunning, a hypothermic state in which they become lethargic, lose the ability to swim, and may float to the surface or wash ashore. Cold‑stunned turtles are vulnerable to drowning, boat strikes, and predation, and require rapid rescue to prevent secondary complications such as pneumonia or shock. Conservation groups along the Southeast coast monitor for these events, as even a single cold snap can impact multiple species—including green turtles—within the island’s interconnected marshes and tidal creeks. Understanding cold‑stunning helps highlight how sensitive sea turtles are to temperature shifts and why protecting their habitats is essential for long‑term survival.