Tybee Island

Sea Turtle Project

The 4th Annual TIMSC Turtle Trot & Celebration on April 26th, 2008 officially starts the sea turtle season. 

In addition to being a great place to enjoy the sun and surf, Tybee Island beaches are important nesting areas for endangered sea turtles. They return each year to nest from May 1 to October 31. If you are here during these months, we hope you will help us protect these magnificent creatures by remembering a few simple things:


  • It is against the law to touch or disturb nesting sea turtles, hatchlings, or their nests. Sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act.
     
  • Avoid using flashlights or flash photography while on the beach at night.
     
  • Turn off outside patio lights and shield indoor lights from shining directly onto the beach at 9 pm during the nesting season, May through October. Lights disturb nesting turtles and hatchlings.
     
  • Dispose of garbage and recyclables properly.  Pollution can severely harm marine life. 
     
  • If you see any sea turtle activity, please call the Tybee Island Marine Science Center at (912) 786-5917 or (912) 695-6922.

Please support the businesses who sponsored the 3rd annual TIMSC Turtle Trot & Celebration! 

Thank You!
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SEA TURTLES DIG THE DARK!
Turn off beach front lighting at 9 pm.
May 1 – October 31
 

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