Ocean Lakes

Did You Hear The Good News? | A once in a lifetime experience occurred on our section of beach at the G Section at the beginning of June. Two of our Jr. and Sr. Naturalist participants and their parents spotted a Sea Turtle nesting on the beach. They were very helpful with keeping people from disturbing the turtle until help could arrive.  Meet our Sea Turtle Mom Our Master Naturalist and a few Security Teammates rushed to the scene and were able to assist in securing the mother Sea Turtle and her babies. There were approximately 145 eggs in her nest! Our Master Naturalist, Brandy, moving the eggs to safety. 145 Sea Turtle Eggs later A crew from the Myrtle Beach State Park assisted us and will keep us updated on the status of the nest and the baby turtles throughout the Summer. A team effort rescue mission  Inspecting the nest Sea Turtle 411 | Loggerheads are the most common species found in South Carolina and were named ...

We like to keep our guests in-the-know on what is happening not just in Ocean Lakes, but outside of our campground, as well.  Sometimes, media headlines can cause unnecessary worry and fear, especially when it comes to the biggest attraction in Myrtle Beach: The Ocean.  One of those topics can include jellyfish on South Carolina beaches; therefore, this week, we are tackling the topic of jellyfish and one of it's relatives! Let’s Dive Right In | There are 6 types of jellyfish that are common to our beach, which include Cannonball Jelly, Lion’s Mane Jelly, Mushroom Jelly, Southern Moon Jelly, Atlantic Sea Nettle Jelly, and the Sea Wasp Jelly. The Portuguese Man-of-War is not common to our area and is only considered a relative to the jellyfish. Important Fact | According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, “Though easily recognized, these animals are often misunderstood and feared by beach goers, even though most jellyfish in South Ca...