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NOAA Confirms First West Coast Olive Ridley Nesting

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC · How we work

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NOAA confirmed the first natural olive ridley sea turtle nesting on the West Coast.
The first nest was dug near Seal Beach, Orange County, on September 16, 2026.
A second nest was observed near the Huntington Beach Pier on September 19, 2026.
NOAA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service installed fenced perimeters and signage to protect both sites.
Officials will monitor the nests during the 45-to-60-day incubation period.

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NOAA confirmed the first natural olive ridley sea turtle nesting on the West Coast.
The first nest was dug near Seal Beach, Orange County, on September 16, 2026.
A second nest was observed near the Huntington Beach Pier on September 19, 2026.
NOAA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service installed fenced perimeters and signage to protect both sites.
Officials will monitor the nests during the 45-to-60-day incubation period.