In the final episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Podcast for 2025, the team reflects on a remarkable year. Host Jessica Lee 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 Aussie 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.

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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