Edisto Beach Loggerhead Turtle Project

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Edisto Beach Loggerhead Turtle Project Beginning in 1982, this was one of the first sea turtle projects in SC to work with the marine divis Mammalian predators are not a problem on the beach. org

The Town of Edisto Beach consists mainly of single family homes, a majority of which are available for vacation rental. The Town has 3.5 miles of beach on the Atlantic and 1.2 miles of beach on the South Edisto River. The beach itself is narrow and steep with rock groins perpendicular to shore. The accumulation of sand on the updrift side of the groins and the loss of sand on the downdrift side, gives the beach a "scalloped" appearance. A combination of houses being built on the primary dunes, and erosion results in turtles sometimes nesting under the decks and porches of the homes. The close proximity of the houses and a road contributes to the lighting problems at Edisto Beach. There has been a project there since 1982 averaging 80 nests per season. We raise money each year by selling T-shirts and hats at outdoor events on Edisto Beach. We also sell T-shirts at Shore Thing Gift Shop located inside The Waterfront Restaurant on Jungle Road. All money after expenses is donated to the SC Aquarium Sea Turtle Hospital and the website sea turtle .

Make plans to come see us at our booth next Saturday! 💜💚🐢
10/04/2026

Make plans to come see us at our booth next Saturday! 💜💚🐢

10/02/2026

Hawksbills are critically endangered, and the continued sale of products made from their shells is making recovery even harder. These products are still sold in souvenir shops across Latin America and the Caribbean, and many travelers don’t realize they’re buying something made from an endangered animal, or that taking it across a border can be illegal.

But you can do something.

Learn how to recognize turtleshell so you can avoid it👇
https://www.seeturtles.org/how-to-recognize-turtleshell

You can report it if you do see it 👇
https://www.seeturtles.org/how-to-recognize-turtleshell

And you can take our pledge to avoid turtleshell 👇
https://www.seeturtles.org/pledge

09/23/2026
09/16/2026
So excited about the new turtle signs on the beach at access 1 , 8, 20, 35. Thanks to the town and the TIDE committee. T...
09/07/2026

So excited about the new turtle signs on the beach at access 1 , 8, 20, 35. Thanks to the town and the TIDE committee. They look great!

Today! Go check out the deals at the shops at the strip and by seacow.
09/06/2026

Today! Go check out the deals at the shops at the strip and by seacow.

09/05/2026

It’s pretty simple: if you’re headed outside, remember: Enjoy it. Respect it. Pick up your trash. 🌿🌊

Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

How many sea turtle conservation bingo squares do you have for 2026 so far?

We wrapped up August with 174 nests on the town beach for the 2026 season. We will see what September holds. This year t...
09/03/2026

We wrapped up August with 174 nests on the town beach for the 2026 season. We will see what September holds. This year the mamas came in quick. Most of our nests have hatched. Please be mindful of the ones that you see. It has really been hot the past month and we can tell.

Keep the beach clean, flat, and dark!!!

🐢All Beach surveys and turtle activities are performed under permit from SCDNR

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PO Box 204
Edisto Beach, SC
29438

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