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

Kure Beach Nest #1 Excavation

August 8, 2011

Nest 1 draws a crowd!

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PISTP Volunteers ROCK!

August 4, 2011

A heartwaming letter to the editor.

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Hatching Season is Underway!

July 29, 2011

First nest in Carolina Beach hatches

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Upcoming EventsSEE ALL EVENTS

Turtle Talks!

Carolina Beach State Park
Wed, Jun 8

Turtle Talks!

Federal Point Historic Preservation Society Building
Thu, Jul 7

Current Nests

Kure Beach

10 Nests

Carolina Beach

8 Nests

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