We talk to our turtles all the time, and they generally respond to the sound of our voices. In all honesty, they’re probably only paying attention to us because they think we’re there to deliver a meal. But what can turtles really hear, especially underwater where they do most of their hearing? Since last year some of our patients have been participating in non-invasive research to find answers to that...
May on Topsail has always been a busy sea turtle month. Nesting season officially began on the first, so those turtle mamas are just offshore getting ready to deliver the first clutches of babies. But it’s not just the mamas that enjoy our Carolina coast. Loggerheads, greens, Kemp’s, and leatherbacks of all sizes are fairly common to our waters and some of them can’t resist the lure of a free lunch at...
Topsail Pie Company opened today with a celebratory ribbon cutting with the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Surf City, and Pender County Tourism. The Topsail Pie Company, a bakery offering pies, brownies, cookies, and more. The bakery is located at 328 N. Topsail Dr. in Surf City. For hours and more check out their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TopsailPieCompany
Topsail Island's newest luxury hotel, Saltwater Suites, will open its doors this Memorial Day weekend, on May 27. "We are extremely proud of what our team has accomplished over the past 15 months of construction," said Richard Stroupe, developer of Saltwater Suites. "The Topsail Island community has been nothing but supportive. We're grateful for the opportunity to introduce Saltwater Suites...
Saturday, May 21 — Welcome to Topsail Island, Pender County, NC! Unpack the car and get settled into your home away from home. We’ve got a week’s worth of ideas for you to explore! The sea turtle hospital is open. Go online and book a visit to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Whatever you do, don't leave without a visit to the largest sea turtle hospital on the Eastern...
