NEVER PUSH OR ATTEMPT TO ASSIST STRANDED ANIMALS BACK TO THE WATER! More harm can be done and it is illegal without proper permits. 

Nest#4 a rare Kemp’s Ridley

This Kemp's Ridley Turtle came onto the beach to nest in the morning, we are so happy to have this Kemp's and have folks see this event
This Kemp’s Ridley Turtle came onto the beach to nest in the morning, we are so happy to have this Kemp’s and have folks see this event

Nest # 4 our wonderful Kemp’s Ridley has hatched and been evaluated
85 escaped from the nest
3 had no obvious development
2 dead embryos
90 total eggs
95 % hatchling success

 

nesting kemps 3 Kemps nest 4 jump