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Sea Turtle Advocate Jean Beasley Passes at 90

12/3/2025

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Jean Beasley, founder of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail, North Carolina, died on December 2 at age 90.
Beasley established the center in memory of her daughter, Karen, and dedicated over fifty years to saving sea turtles.
Since 1995, Beasley's work protected 3,027 nests and 245,839 hatchlings.
Beasley retired in February 2021, and Kathy Zagzebski succeeded her as executive director.

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Story summary

Jean Beasley, founder of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail, North Carolina, died on December 2 at age 90.
Beasley established the center in memory of her daughter, Karen, and dedicated over fifty years to saving sea turtles.
Since 1995, Beasley's work protected 3,027 nests and 245,839 hatchlings.
Beasley retired in February 2021, and Kathy Zagzebski succeeded her as executive director.