SEATURTLE.ORGSea Turtle Nest Monitoring System
North Carolina WRC Sea Turtle Project
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Beach Description
Figure Eight Island is located near the middle of the coast of North Carolina. Monitoring and protection of sea turtle nests and hatchlings on the island was started in 1986, and annual monitoring has been in place for over 15 years. The Figure Eight Homeowners Association is a vibrant sponsor of the sea turtle monitoring project, and the residents are supportive of the ongoing nest protection activities.
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DNA Samples Assigned: 19 (100.0%) |
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