The Reserve and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are teaming up for the 7th 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.

Two training sessions will be held at the UNCW Center for Marine Science in the main auditorium.

Thursday, April 2 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Saturday, April 4 from 10:00-11:30 am

Data collection dates and times:

Saturday, April 25 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, May 2 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Saturday, May 9 from 7:30 - 9:30 am
Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.