Sun, Sand, & Sea Turtle Secrets: Tybee's Year-End Wrap

In the final episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Podcast for 2025, the team reflects on a remarkable year. Host Jessica Leigh Lebos welcomes curators Sarah Alley and Rachel Cantrell to dive into the highlights from the Marine Science Center, including the much-anticipated Whale Week, turtle nest discoveries, birding adventures, and engaging in necropsies.   They also discuss upcoming plans for a new sea turtle hatchling and the release of Ossie the turtle. With a fun and informative tone, this episode captures the essence of marine conservation and the incredible work being done at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center.   Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode: Follow Tybee Marine Science on Instagram   Where's Westie UPDATES   What's happening at Tybee Island Marine Science Center Resources: Become a MEMBER Volunteer at Tybee Island Marine Science Center Partnership and Donation Opportunities Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:  00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:51 Meet the Guests: Sarah Alley and Rachel Cantrell 01:09 Recap of the Year at the Science Center 01:27 Whale Week: Protecting Georgia's Whales 04:20 Shorebird Season on Tybee Island 06:59 Turtle Season: Nesting and Hatching 08:57 Memorable Moments and Challenges 16:26 Westie the Sea Turtle: A Success Story 22:52 Fun and Unexpected Events 23:57 Weather Woes and Bingo Wins 24:17 Rattlesnake Encounters 24:38 Fish Release Adventure 26:44 Graduate School and Coast Guard Duties 27:36 Sea Turtle Lighting Ordinance 31:21 Emergency Management in the Coast Guard 34:18 Master Birders Program 36:57 Necropsies and Conservation Efforts 40:44 New Residents at the Science Center 46:37 Looking Forward to 2026