S2 E9: Fort Macon State Park NC: Sea Turtle Conservation and Historical Insights
Join Bernie and Rebecca at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, where they chat with Ranger Benjamin Fleming. Learn about the park’s rich history as North Carolina’s oldest functioning state park and its vital sea turtle conservation efforts. From historic forts to coastal wildlife, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural and cultural treasures of Fort Macon.
00:00 Welcome to Part-Time Parkers
00:27 Introducing Fort Macon State Park
00:41 Meet Ranger Benjamin Fleming
01:10 History and Conservation at Fort Macon
06:03 Wildlife and Conservation Efforts
07:53 Turtle Conservation at Fort Macon
16:12 Understanding Turtle Nesting and Incubation
16:59 Monitoring and Protecting Turtle Nests
18:58 Challenges in Turtle Conservation
19:54 Tracking Turtle Populations and DNA Research
22:14 Public Involvement in Turtle Conservation
26:00 A Day in the Life of a Park Ranger
29:54 Final Thoughts and Farewell
https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/fort-macon-state-park
https://abseaturtle.org/what-we-do/ (sea turtle hotline at bottom of page)
https://www.dncr.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/08/21/shielded-amber-lights-help-protect-wildlife
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