The Night Patrol Saving Hilton Head’s Sea Turtles One Nest at a Time
When daylight fades on Hilton Head Island, a quiet but critical mission begins along the shoreline. The Turtle Trackers, a dedicated volunteer conservation group, walk the beaches each night during nesting season to protect sea turtle nests and help hatchlings navigate their first journey to the Atlantic. Known locally as “putting the beach to bed,” this nightly ritual plays a vital role in safeguarding one of the Lowcountry’s most iconic and endangered wildlife cycles.
