The Ocracoke Island District has a total of 16.5 miles of ocean shoreline. There are 16.2miles open to pedestrians and approximately 3.4 milesare open to ORV access. ORV use is restricted by approximately 8.7 miles of SAFETY and SEASONAL closures and approximately 4.3 miles are restricted by a RESOURCE protection area. The beaches of Ocracoke Island have approximately 27 posted sea turtle nests located in the 16.5 miles of ocean shoreline. Beginning the week of August 13, as 'hatch window' dates approach, the visiting public can expect to see some additional full beach closures on many of these beaches.