Volunteer Resources
To order nest protection screens/nets: visit this web site: http://masternetltd.com/ Item Number MN-L69To order 12” plastic tent pegs: http://store.everestgear.com/120736.html Bucket of 180 12” plastic pegs
USE THE NEW ONLINE STRANDING DATABASE
| Guidelines | Forms | Instructions |
| Read Me First | LOA Amendments | Annual Report |
| Nest Protection | Disorientation Report | |
| Stranding Network | Nest Data Spreadsheet | |
| STSSN Form |
| Training Media |
STSSN Species Identification Guide - This series of photographs with captions aids in identifying sea turtle carcasses. Methodology for measuring carcasses is also covered. |
SCDNR Nest Protection Training Video (72MB) - This short video covers training for loggerhead nest protection. The video topics include beach surveys, nest identification, probing techniques for egg chamber location, nest relocation, screening, and nest inventories. A copy is available through your project leader or you can download it here. |
A Field Guid for Nesting Surveys - This document provides a nice overview of the different field signs for different species of nesting sea turtles. NEW |
U.S.
FWS
Sea Turtle Slide Show - This
slide presentation provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
is an overview on the natural history of sea turtles. There
is a script for each slide so that anyone can give this presentation
on sea turtles. The slide show covers all general aspects of
sea turtle biology, which can then be followed by information
specific to your local project. A copy is available through
your project leader. |