Attention Crabbers: Terrapin BRD’s Available!

Diamondback terrapins often become trapped in crab pots, attracted by bait and trapped animals. Because terrapins require access to the surface in order to breathe, they often drown in crab pots. To prevent the loss of terrapins in traps, New Jersey law requires...

New Turtle-Safe Lighting Installed at The Wetlands Institute

Stone Harbor, NJ – September 2014.  As part of continuing efforts to build a center of excellence in research, education, and conservation, The Wetlands Institute has implemented new energy efficiency practices that include lighting technology specifically designed to...

Terrapin Rescue Program

Terrapin Storm Drain Rescue Workshop on Tuesday September 10, 2013 at 6:00pm. Join The Wetlands Institute staff and dedicated volunteers in an effort to rescue baby terrapins that have fallen into local storm drains.  More information

Help Us Rescue Terrapins from Storm Drains

  Are you interested in helping young diamondback terrapins? Join The Wetlands Institute staff and dedicated volunteers in an effort to rescue baby terrapins that have fallen into local storm drains. Many newly hatched terrapins fall into storm drains every...