Turtle Conservation Program - SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast

Turtle Foundation – protecting Sea Turtles and their Habitats

Baby sea turtles hatching 😍 Did you know that when sea turtles emerge from the nest it’s called a boil? This happens because a bunch of hatchlings come out of the nest super quickly, which makes the sand look like it’s boiling! Sea turtle hatchlings are prompted by lower temperatures, typically at nighttime, or in this case early morning. The group of turtles will begin thrashing which moves the sand beneath them and elevates them towards the surface. The sand starts to “boil” and hatchlings em

Sea turtle hatching season begins on Outer Banks, North Carolina coast

Off he goes! A sea turtle hatchlings journey is full of obstacles but they know what to do. Once they hatch from their nests, they crawl down the beach, enter the water, and swim off into the ocean. Hatchlings will swim several miles offshore to find sargassum mats to hide in and forage in. Want to help support our work? Please take a quick second to vote (no registration required) for our entry to win a $20,000 grant in the Solution Search contest: https://solutionsearch.org/contests/entry/1095