Students, teachers, and Surfrider volunteers turned out Saturday morning (March 4) to begin hanging the new Sea Turtle Awareness signs developed by the Surfride Foundation and the Myrtle Beach State Park.

The first sign was hung at the 34th Avenue North beach access in Myrtle Beach. These signs were developed to educate tourists and locals alike on what to do if they encounter a sea turtle, turtle eggs, hatchlings, or crawl marks. The signs include tips and contact numbers. These signs were designed by Anne Wilson of the M.B. State Park, the Surfrider Foundation, and local graphic artist Al McWhite. Proceeds from the sales of the “I’Caretta” book fund this project, and the Beach Safety Committee (City of Myrtle Beach) gave its approval to post these signs at several beach accesses in the city.