Sea Turtle Inc. reports record breaking nesting season at South Padre Island
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Sea Turtle Inc. has announced a record-breaking nesting season at South Padre Island, reporting 150 nests with approximately 14,000 eggs laid in the sand. The organization credits its conservation efforts for this success, noting that it takes sea turtles 12 to 15 years to reach maturity. Dr. Amy Bonka, Chief Conservation Officer, emphasized the importance of ongoing conservation work, stating that the results from efforts made over a decade ago are now visible. The hatching season is expected to begin as early as next week, following the typical incubation period of about a month and a half.
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