The Island Packet

Hilton Head’s sea turtle nesting season starts May 1. Here are 5 things to know

Sea turtle nesting season is on the horizon on Beaufort County’s beaches. From May 1 to Oct. 31, Hilton Head and Hunting Island recognize sea turtle nesting and hatching season. During that time, ...
The Sun News

It’s twins ... or is it? Double-headed sea turtle hatches on Hilton Head Island beach

Or just a bizarre phenomenon? A Loggerhead sea turtle hatchling on Hilton Head Island on Wednesday came out of the nest with two heads, according to a Facebook post by the Hilton Head Island Turtle ...
Post and Courier

Hilton Head Island moves a step closer to new sea turtle protection ordinance

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — The town government is a step closer to enacting an ordinance meant to eliminate light on the beach and, in turn, reduce the number of disoriented sea turtle hatchlings. The town ...
The Island Packet

Hilton Head area groups call out beach forts, wedding chairs that threaten wildlife

When everybody leaves the party, it’s time to put the chairs, tents and forts away. At least that’s what beach advocates want to happen on Hilton Head Island’s beaches during sea turtle nesting season ...