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Hurricane Erin Devastates Sea Turtle Nests Along Coast

8/24/2025

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Hurricane Erin severely affected North Carolina's barrier islands, damaging numerous sea turtle nests, especially loggerhead nests.
Topsail Island lost over half of its 43 nests, while eight of ten nests on Emerald Isle were likely destroyed.
In Florida, at least 23 of 29 monitored nests were inundated with saltwater, hindering incubation.
The overall impact on hatchlings will be evaluated in approximately 75 days.

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Story summary

Hurricane Erin severely affected North Carolina's barrier islands, damaging numerous sea turtle nests, especially loggerhead nests.
Topsail Island lost over half of its 43 nests, while eight of ten nests on Emerald Isle were likely destroyed.
In Florida, at least 23 of 29 monitored nests were inundated with saltwater, hindering incubation.
The overall impact on hatchlings will be evaluated in approximately 75 days.