Get Stssn Report - Dnr Sc

Filling out the STSSN Report is an essential step in documenting sea turtle strandings and ensuring proper conservation efforts. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help users complete the report online accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the STSSN Report online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin filling out the observer's information. This section requires the user's first name, middle initial, last name, affiliation, complete address, and area code/phone number.
3. Select the species of the turtle from the options provided (loggerhead, green, leatherback, etc.). If uncertain, check 'unidentified'.
4. Indicate whether the carcass has been necropsied and if photos were taken, answering 'yes' or 'no' for both questions.
5. Specify the sex of the turtle, choosing from undetermined, female, or male. If the tail extends beyond the carapace, indicate how far it extends.
6. Complete the stranding date by filling in the year, month, and day, and provide the turtle number for that day.
7. Detail the stranding location by selecting whether it is offshore or inshore, and fill in the state, county, and descriptive location. Include latitude and longitude coordinates.
8. Select the condition of the turtle from the options provided, such as alive, fresh dead, moderately decomposed, etc.
9. Check flippers for tags and indicate whether each check was positive. If tags were found, document the tag numbers and locations.
10. Indicate the final disposition of the turtle, selecting from the relevant options and providing additional explanations as necessary.
11. Complete the carapace measurements as specified, providing straight and curved lengths and widths, and recording the weight.
12. Document any wounds or abnormalities observed and provide details in the designated area.
13. After filling out all sections, review the information for accuracy. Save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your STSSN Report online to contribute to sea turtle conservation efforts today.