Volunteers help build sea turtle nest cages

Jul 18, 2023 By SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 1 min read

Volunteers jumped to action on July 12 to help the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation better protect sea turtle nests from predation this nesting season. Using zip ties, wire cutters, geometry skills and determination, about 20 people helped construct dozens of 3-by-3-foot wire nest cages that staff will install over active and future nests. The SCCF reported that the self-releasing cages are designed to prevent large predators from accessing the eggs, while still allowing the hatchlings to emerge when the nest hatches. It is planning to hold another cage-building workshop in the coming weeks.

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