SEA TURTLES

Boaters urged to watch for sea turtles, manatees along Georgia coast amid rising sightings

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Boaters should be cautious of sea turtles and manatees because of the abundance of sightings on Georgia’s coast.

Family witnesses hatching of endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles in St. Johns County

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A local couple and their daughter witnessed a miracle of nature last weekend when they were on South Ponte Vedra Beach during the hatching of a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nest.

Amelia Island sea turtles hatch, make their way to the ocean

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In Amelia Island in Nassau County, News4JAX viewer, Claire Pulignano, sent us some pretty cute images and videos of sea turtle hatchlings crawling toward the ocean.

1,021 sea turtle nests found along St. Johns County beaches

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Data released last week by St. Johns County beaches paint a promising portrait for sea turtles.

Hole digging TikTok challenge creates deadly hazard for sea turtles, wildlife advocates warn

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A TikTok challenge encouraging people to dig massive holes on beaches can be dangerous to sea turtles, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

It’s the law: Help nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests

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So far, just in the area of Naval Station Mayport, 21 Loggerhead nests have been spotted.