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An endangered species of sea turtle laid 109 eggs on a Galveston beach Thursday afternoon in front of an audience of biologists and onlookers. It was the first such nesting logged this year on the island.
It was once unusual to spot Kemp's ridley turtles on the island, but last year, nine laid eggs in Galveston, prompting scientists to think the endangered sea turtle is making a steady comeback, said Shanna Kethan, a biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The Kemp's ridley sea turtle, listed among the federal government's endangered species since 1970, laid eggs just west of the lifeguard station on the 39th Street in a sand dune formed by recent heavy winds, Kethan said. Click here to read more! Photo courtesy The Daily News 1 CommentsLeave a comment |
This is so incredible! My family was down on the West End last weekend and saw, for the first time, signs asking people to report sea turtle sightings! That made for a fun, learning adventure with my 7 & 4 yr old nephews! I hope that people don't bother them and just report them as the signs say! Very exciting news!