Environmentscore 452·5 metrosupdated 5h 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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Nesting olive ridley sea turtle off Southern California beaches is a first recorded for West Coast
Nesting olive ridley sea turtle off Southern California beaches is a first recorded for West Coast
Rare sea turtle lays eggs on OC beach for first time in history as experts monitor ‘abnormal behavior’
Nesting olive ridley sea turtle off Southern California beaches is a first recorded for West Coast
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