Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring System

South Carolina DNR Sea Turtle Conservation Program

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Nests
1-5
6-10
11-20
21-40
40+

Beach Description

South Carolina DNR Sea Turtle Conservation Program

South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) monitor approximately 78 km of beach in northern Georgetown and Horry Counties. This area includes the following separately patrolled areas.

North Litchfield Beach is a public beach with private homes set behind the secondary dunes. This beach has the most conducive environment for nesting in regards to dunes and lighting. However, fireworks are prevalent during the summer rental season.

Adopt-a-Nest from North Litchfield


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Summary What does this mean Activity

Nests: 5
  In Situ: 2
  Relocated: 3 (60%)
  Incubating: 5
False Crawls: 1

Estimated Eggs to Date: 285
  Eggs Lost: 4 (1.4%)
  Mean Clutch Count: 94.3 eggs (Relocated Only)

Beach Success: 83.3%

Last Updated: 2026-06-16 11:16:12 (45 days ago)

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Significant Nest Losses
Egg Status Egg Losses
SpeciesNestsFalse Crawls
Loggerhead51