Caswell Beach Turtle Watch

06/13/2026

Things are heating up on our beach, and not just the temperatures! Click on the link to learn more!

https://caswellturtlewatch.org/its-a-different-kind-of-sea-turtle-season-for-caswell-beach/

06/12/2026

We are trying something new for our out-of-town followers, an Online Store! You can find the link here. Scroll down to the 'SHOP THE Caswell Beach Turtle Watch COLLECTION' button. We are thankful for this partnership with Joe at Print Life Apparel!

Caswell Beach Turtle Watch Merchandise Want a great Caswell Beach Souvenir that helps support sea turtles? Check out our T-Shirts, Ball Caps, and plush turtle toys! We also have an assortment of books, stickers, ornaments and other turtle memorabilia. Our merchandise sales help fund the costs of our...

06/12/2026

Do you need some souvenirs/shirts that will help the sea turtles on our beach? We will be selling our merchandise today from 9:00-Noon, just outside 1100 Caswell Beach Rd.

06/09/2026

Come and get your CBTW Merch today! We would love to have you stop by!

06/08/2026

Come visit Caswell Beach Turtle Watch at Oak Island Farmers’ Market today! Lots of fun new sea turtle activities for both kids and adults!

**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 26ST03).

06/07/2026

WARNING: These are not pretty pictures!
We had a call about a stranded sea turtle near the Lighthouse this afternoon. Upon arrival we found the deceased juvenile Kemp's Ridley at the water's edge. Someone came by and told us that a family had picked up the turtle and passed it around as they took pictures with it.

Top 2 Reasons You Should Not Touch A Sea Turtle:
#1- All Sea turtles, especially deceased ones, can carry a variety of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases, some of which may pose risks to humans..
#2- It is against the law! All sea turtle species are protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the United States, making it illegal to harass, harm, or touch them (even if they are deceased).

If you see a sea turtle on the beach, please call us ASAP. Call 910-368-6323 day or night. We are permitted by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to care for live or deceased turtles on the beach.

P.S. If you were the family that picked up the turtle and passed it around, we hope you washed your hands really well!

**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 26ST03).

06/06/2026

Our new shirts and hats are in!!!! We will be selling our Merchandise on Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:00-Noon, weather permitting. Look for us across the side street from the Caswell Beach Town Hall in the gravel parking lot!

06/05/2026

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE FILL IN YOUR HOLES! This hole was left overnight and could have been disastrous for a person, pet or Sea Turtle walking on the beach. The Town of Caswell Beach has publicized on their large media sign, there are signs at every access, rental companies have it in their literature and we post about it frequently. If you are going to dig, then be responsible and fill it in!

**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 26ST03).

06/02/2026

The turtles and more are keeping us on our toes these last few days (read more about it!)

Thanks to all for the turtle hotline calls!

**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 26ST03).

At Caswell Beach Turtle Watch, our primary assignment and objective is to protect endangered and threatened sea turtle species on behalf of North Carolina Wildlife Resources. Many are unaware that sea turtle protection groups are not just “grassroots” local teams in love with nature. Official an...

06/02/2026

We would like to thank the Town of Caswell Beach for helping spread the word!

**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 26ST03).