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Record 414 Kemp's Ridley Nests Spark Beach Excitement!

7/4/2025

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Texas beaches are buzzing with excitement as nearly 30 endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle post-hatchlings have been spotted near Corpus Christi. This year has set a remarkable record with 414 nests! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is calling on the public to help by reporting stranded turtles to the Texas Sea Turtle Hotline for vital care and rehabilitation.

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Story summary

Texas beaches are buzzing with excitement as nearly 30 endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle post-hatchlings have been spotted near Corpus Christi. This year has set a remarkable record with 414 nests! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is calling on the public to help by reporting stranded turtles to the Texas Sea Turtle Hotline for vital care and rehabilitation.