Turtle Trackers.

Turtle Trackers are volunteers, now numbering over 500, meet from May to October, before and during sea turtle nesting season, to promote the protection of the Loggerhead Sea Turtles who nest on Hilton Head Island’s 12 miles of beach.

These Beach Ambassadors in distinctive white and green Turtle Trackers t-shirts patrol the beaches daily to educate the public on how to protect the nests, turtles and hatchlings. Turtle Trackers “put the beach to bed” every night during nesting season. They flatten sandcastles, fill in holes, pick up trash and assure that the beach is flat, clean and dark for the nesting turtles and hatchlings. They pass out red flashlight filters and report any light infractions from bordering homes and structures.

Turtle Backers.

Turtle Backers are visitors to Hilton Head, children who have attended Turtle Trackers Educational Programs, residents and others who wish to offer support for the island’s sea turtle protection programs.