Protect the Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle The official reptile of South Carolina averages 200-300 pounds and can grow up to 5 feet in length. Even though these turtles are large in size, they are not large in numbers and are a threatened species. • Take your trash with you when you leave the beach each day. • Fill in your digs before you leave the beach. • Lights out after dark. • Do not disturb mama turtle if you see her on the beach.
For more information on the loggerhead sea turtle, contact SCUTE at (843) 237-9821 or (843) 235-8755.
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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast • hammockcoastsc.com • 843-436-0471