Environmentscore 1278·10 metrosupdated 19m ago
Historic Sea Turtle Nesting on Southern California Beach
For the first time in recorded history, a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast, specifically at Seal Beach in Orange County. An olive ridley sea turtle was observed laying eggs on September 16, marking a significant event for marine wildlife in the region.
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Ridley sea turtlelays eggs in first documented West Coast nesting
Historic Nesting of Endangered Sea Turtle on U.S. West Coast
Historic Sea Turtle Nesting Recorded on U.S. West Coast
Ridley sea turtlelays eggs in first documented West Coast nesting
Ridley sea turtlelays eggs in first documented West Coast nesting
Historic Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nests Documented on West Coast
Historic Olive Ridley Turtle Nests Documented on West Coast
VIDEO: Sea turtle lays eggs on California beach, a first in recorded history for the West Coast
Historic Nesting of Endangered Sea Turtle on U.S. West Coast
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