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Number of nests in 2026:   1

If you see turtles...

If you see nesting, hatching, stranded, or dead sea turtles, call the EI Police non-emergency number
252-354-2021

See a nesting sea turtle?
Find out what to do.

Turtle nesting season starts May 1 and ends Oct 31:
How to help.

Nests on Emerald Isle:

Due to NC WLRC guidelines, we don't disclose the location of our nests for the safety of the turtles.
However, if you see us nest sitting, please join us.


For stranded mammals (whales, dolphins, seals, manatees, etc.) call the Mammal Stranding Hotline, call:
252-241-6015
 
For bird rescue by the Shore Bird Response Team (SRT), call:
252-723-7487
(Note: SRT is not a part of EI Sea Turtle Patrol, but we work closely together.)

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EI Sea Turtle Patrol Visitor Shirts
Available at Sound Ace Hardware.

Sea Turtle Reserve Wines Program
Sip wine and save turtles. Details

2026 Season Volunteer Info

Season 2026 Volunteers have been selected from our previous waitlist.

Our team for season 2026 is now complete.

Everyone on our previous waitlist has been contacted (or attempted).

If you would like to be put on the waitlist for future volunteer opportunities, please follow the steps below.

1) Email
Email Us
2) Provide your full name.
3) Provide your phone number.
4) Provide your mailing address.
5)Provide your email.
6) In Subject line - Volunteer waitlist.

*Future Volunteers need to live in nearby areas for sea turtle season May 1- Nov 15.*
You will be contacted when volunteer positions are available.
Please be advised we have a 1-2 year waitlist.
Thank you!