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Cannonball Jellyfish

The Cannonball Jellyfish is mostly harmless to humans.

237 Sea Turtle Nests in 2025

Sea Turtles have laid 237 nests on Hilton Head Island in 2025.

Keep Plastic Out Of The Water

Plastic is devastating sea turtles.

Stingrays Making A Move On Each Other

In this video, stingrays in the Calibogue Sound appear to making a move on each other.

Nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtle

A Loggerhead Sea Turtle digs a nest and lays her eggs.

Sea Turtle Protection Strictly Enforced

Sea Turtles on Hilton Head Island are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and are protected by federal and state laws.

A Starfish On The Move

In this closeup video you can clearly see a starfish move through the pulsation of its tube tentacles.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Returning

This Mama Loggerhead Sea Turtle is taking her time returning to the ocean.

Hilton Head One Of The Best Beaches On The East Coast

Travel And Leisure calls Hilton Head Island "one of the best beaches on the east coast, for its long stretches of beaches"

Stranded Juvenile Sperm Whale Euthanized

The stranded whale was gently sedated and euthanized — a peaceful and humane passing after a long journey.

A Sand-Dollar On The Move

In this video we show you a sand dollar on the move.

Turtle Season Has Started

Sea Turtle Season begins in May and ends by the end of August.

Support Sea Turtle Patrol

One Hilton Head actively promotes the protection, health, and livelihood of Sea Turtles by Sea Turtle Patrol.

Portuguese Man Of War

Avoid swimming when you spot a Portuguese Man Of War.

Do The Stingray Shuffle

Shuffle your feet to scare off skittish stingrays.

Sea Pines Beach Club Livestream

Enjoy this live beach cam from Sea Pines Beach Club on Hilton Head Island.

Dolphin Sunrise

Be on the beach 45 minutes before sunrise, and be prepared to be amazed by the occasional dolphins peacefully passing by during the sunrise spectacle.

Momma Loggerhead Sea Turtle Returns To The Ocean After Laying Her Eggs

In this video a momma loggerhead sea turtle, weighing up to 400 lbs makes the laborious crawl back to the ocean.

Loggerhead Turtle Returning To The Ocean

In this video, a 300 lbs mama Loggerhead Turtle returns to the ocean after laying eggs in August of last year.

Dolphins Cruising

Dolphins are visibly active around Hilton Head Island for most of the year.

Loggerhead Hatchling Makes It To The Ocean

In this video, a Loggerhead hatchling is emerging from the boil of the nest to find the ocean.

Dolphin Hunting

This dolphin is hunting for fish in the shallows.

The Today Show Covers Hilton Head Sea Turtles

The Today Show covers the dedication of a sea turtle nest on Hilton Head to Craig Melvin’s family.

Fishhunting Sharks

Sharks are vital to our aquatic ecosystem, and should be respected and protected for their presence.

Sea Turtle Patrol

Sea Turtle Patrol is Hilton Head Island’s official organization to monitor sea turtle nesting and hatching activity.

Sea Turtle Baby Making It To The Ocean

Sea Turtle Hatchling makes it to the ocean

Starfish In A Hurry

This starfish moves surprisingly fast with no help from discernible currents.

A Crabby Crab

In this video, a crab took a defensive stance and scurried off after noticing I meant no harm.

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