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Sea Turtle Nesting Season In NC Falls Below Average

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Sea turtle nesting season along the North Carolina coast is usually three and a half months long, May to mid-August.  Although sea turtle nests are still being counted, the number of nests along our coast this year is down.  As of Wednesday Sept. 10th, there were 554 nests counted so far.  The average is about 750 nests annually.   Jared Brumbaugh speaks with State Sea Turtle Biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Matthew Godfrey about why the numbers are so low and how they collect their information on sea turtle nests.

  

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.