Sep 13, 2015
Research and Conservation of Diamondback terrapins at The Wetlands Institute (1989 – 2015) Distribution and Ecology Diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) inhabit brackish waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. More closely related to...
Aug 20, 2015
This year marked our 25th year of conducting patrols to save nesting terrapins and document their use of our local roads during the busy nesting and summer tourism seasons. Over these years, we’ve documented roughly 500 terrapins (an average of 492 to be exact) killed...
Jul 6, 2015
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...
Sep 26, 2014
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...
Sep 3, 2013
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
Sep 3, 2013
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...
