The Reserve and NC Wildlife Resources Commission are teaming up for the 6th year to conduct diamondback terrapin head count surveys. These surveys continue to help us better understand the status of Diamondback Terrapin populations at the Masonboro Island Reserve.
Teams of two are assigned a designated route to paddle in the creeks behind Masonboro Island and record sightings of Diamondback Terrapins and crabpots along the way. It's a great way to get involved as a citizen scientist and enjoy the outdoors at the same time. We have almost 100 data collection slots to fill, so we need your help!
***We are using a new tool for navigation and data collection this year, so training is REQUIRED for all participants (NEW & RETURNERS)***
Two training sessions will be held at the UNCW Center for Marine Science in the main auditorium.
- Thursday, April 11 from 6:00-7:30 pm
- Saturday, April 13 from 10:00-11:30 am
Data collection dates and times:
- Saturday, May 4th from 8-10 am
- Sunday, May 5th from 9-11 am
- Saturday, May 18 from 8-10 am
- Sunday, May 19 from 9-11 am
You may sign up for one or more data collection sessions at the training. If you have questions or would like to register for the training, please contact Elizabeth Colhoun at colhoune@uncw.edu.