The first Diamondback Terrapin sampling event, organized by USCB, Port Royal Sound Foundation, Lowcountry Ecological LLC, and Coastal Expeditions, took place on St. Helena’s Island in August. Twenty volunteers used seine nets to catch seven terrapins (four males and three females, all adults) in about two hours. The group photographed the animals, weighed them, measured them and notched the shell of each before returning it to the creek where it was caught. For future studies, notched shells will identify individuals that have been caught before.
Read the full article published Aug 21, 2024 in Your Island News
