Sea turtle nest disturbed near Oak Island Pier

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY)– The Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program posted on Facebook Tuesday morning that a sea turtle nest near Oak Island Pier had been vandalized.

They say someone had dug into the nest however, the eggs were not broken or disturbed.

The post also serves as a reminder that loggerhead turtle populations are listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

If someone is caught disturbing sea turtle nests, they could face a federal fine of $50,000 imprisonment, or both.

Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program asks if anyone saw anything or anyone disturbing the nest to send them a private message.