Atlantic Beach

Sea Turtle Project

Beach Patrols

This conservation work for sea turtles done by Atlantic Beach Sea Turtle Project is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, ES Permit 24ST32.

Sea turtle tracks from the ocean to and from a nest in the dunes.
Sea turtle tracks to a nest pit
Credit: Jay Mead
Atlantic Beach sea turtle volunteer smiling beside sea turtle tracks to a nest.
Sea turtle tracks to a nest pit
Credit: Jay Mead

Hazards and Obstructions

A bright light shining on the beach.
Light pollution
Credit: Linda Holleman
Bright lights on a pier shining toward the beach.
Light pollution
Credit: Linda Holleman
ABSTP's newest shade cloth project.
Light pollution
Balloon, string, and trash on a beach.
Credit: Linda Holleman
Trash from fireworks left on the beach.
Credit: Linda Holleman
A large and deep hole that is part of a sand castle on the beach.
Credit: Linda Holleman
A large canopy with built up sand around it left in place overnight on the beach.
Credit: Linda Holleman
Piles of lounge chairs on the beach.
Credit: Linda Holleman
Crab on the beach.
Credit: Jay Mead
A steep escarpment near the shoreline of the beach.
Credit: Linda Holleman