Endangered sea turtle nest found at Galveston Island State Park for the first time in a decade

The nest contained more than one hundred eggs laid by a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle – one of the most endangered sea turtle species in the world.

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The nest contained more than one hundred eggs laid by a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle.
Kemp’s is one of the most endangered sea turtle species in the world.
The species was almost lost in the 1980s until intensive conservation efforts were implemented on nesting beaches and through fisheries management.
Bycatch — the intentional capture of non-target species while fishing — continues to be the biggest threat to the species.
The typical nesting season for the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles runs between April 1 and July 15, expert says.
Anyone who finds a nest to stay at least 60 feet away and to call the Sea Turtle hotline at 1-866-TURTLE-5.