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Record 14,156 Hatchlings Celebrate Anna Maria Island's Turtle Season

8/13/2025

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Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch celebrates a vibrant hatching season, with 188 nests yielding an impressive 14,156 hatchlings by August 8. As nesting females depart foraging grounds, 355 nests remain. The community is reminded to respect the hatching process, while weekly educational talks at Holmes Beach City Hall offer insights. For help, call 941-301-8434.

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Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch celebrates a vibrant hatching season, with 188 nests yielding an impressive 14,156 hatchlings by August 8. As nesting females depart foraging grounds, 355 nests remain. The community is reminded to respect the hatching process, while weekly educational talks at Holmes Beach City Hall offer insights. For help, call 941-301-8434.