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, with 150 nests discovered, containing approximately 14,000 eggs. The organization credits its conservation efforts for this success, noting that it takes sea turtles around 12 to 15 years to mature. Dr. Amy Bonka, Chief Conservation Officer, emphasized the importance of ongoing efforts in turtle conservation, as the results are becoming evident. The hatching season is expected to begin as early as next week, following the typical timeline of about a month and a half after the eggs are laid.
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