sea turtles

South Carolina's beaches are bustling this time of year, and not just with visitors. Summer is peak sea turtle nesting season, when female loggerhead sea turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs.

We now revere and protect our sea turtles, but it was not always this way.

We now revere and protect our sea turtles, but it was not always this way.

The SC Department of Natural Resources hotline is live 24/7

The SC Department of Natural Resources hotline is live 24/7

The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston can save sea turtles suffering from various complaints.

The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston can save sea turtles suffering from various complaints.

Amanda McNulty explains what to do if you observe a sea turtle that looks injured or ill.

Amanda McNulty explains what to do if you observe a sea turtle that looks injured or ill.

The summer months mean stranding season for endangered sea turtles as warmer waters attract both turtles and people.