To ensure the preservation and protection of threatened and endangered sea turtles, working within federal and state guidelines. The Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project is comprised of volunteers dedicated to the protection of all sea turtle species. During nesting season (May 1 - August 31) we patrol from the southern end of Kure Beach to the northern end (including Freeman Park) of Carolina Beach.

Recent NewsSEE ALL NEWS

PSSST!! Guess What?

February 26, 2013

A new turtle season is about to begin!

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Sea turtles released into Gulf Stream

February 18, 2013

Crew members of the U.S.C.G. Cutter Block Island brought crates of turtles aboard at the Fort Macon coast guard station to be taken to sea and released Thursday morning.

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Group Struggles To Pay For Sea Turtle Rescues

February 18, 2013

The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, or "NEST", is running out of money. The group relies on donations to rescue sea turtles along  the North Carolina coast, and they are struggling to deal with a large number of turtles that became hypothermic when a cold snap cooled shallow water quickly.

 

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Upcoming EventsSEE ALL EVENTS

Island of Lights Christmas Parade

Pleasure Island
Fri, Nov 30

Veggie Wagon Wine Tastings 5 pm - 7 pm

608 S Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Tue, Feb 26

New Volunteer Orientation Meeting

Ft. Fisher Aquarium Auditorium
Mon, Apr 8

Current Nests

Kure Beach

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Carolina Beach

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