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‘Tipsy Turtle’

Burnt Church Distillery is raising money for STPHHI this month. Watch this WTOC interview with Amber and learn all about it!

5 Questions with Amber

Watch Amber’s 5 Questions with the Hilton Head Island- Bluffton Chamber of Commerce.

NBC News Interview with Amber

Watch the NBC News interview with Amber and hear about how volunteers in South Carolina are helping study threatened sea turtles.

Witnessing a Daytime Nester: Protecting Sea Turtles on Hilton Head Island

**Witnessing a Daytime Nester: Protecting Sea Turtles on Hilton Head Island** – On June 17, 2024, a unique event unfolded as a daytime nester sea turtle came ashore on Hilton Head Island. Over 100 people observed as the turtle nested and returned to the ocean, with Sea Turtle Patrol ensuring her safety. Learn how to protect nesting sea turtles by keeping your distance, avoiding lights, minimizing noise, respecting barriers, disposing of trash properly, and reporting disturbances. Join us in preserving the natural beauty and wildlife of Hilton Head Island. Visit our website for more information.

Catch the Loggerhead Loop

On May 11, families and supporters gathered for the 1st Mom’s Day 5k and LOGGERHEAD LOOP event, benefiting the Sea Pines Montessori School and hosted by HILTON HEAD RUNNING COMPANY

All About Sea Turtles with Amber

Join Amber with the Town of Hilton Head Island to learn fun sea turtle facts and discover how you can help make this nesting season a success.

WJCL Features STPHHI!

Riley Miller with WJCL reports on Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island sharing reminders for visiting the beach and celebrating our first nest of the season.

Presenting Nest # 001!

They’re here! We had three nests this morning. Thanks to Russ and Deb, two of our STP AUX members for the photos. Let this exciting and wonderful sea turtle season