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Turtle Nest Update
Jul. 16th, 2010 12:09 pmIn an effort to save sea turtles (who live 40 -60 years btw) the plan was to move nests as they approached maturity to a safe beach with no oiling.
The very first Florida nest was moved from south Walton County (I'm about 3 miles from Walton County) to Cape Canaveral a few weeks ago. They moved the nest at 30 or so days after laying, as planned, and then it was reburied on the beach at Cape Canaveral. The eggs hatched yesterday (I think) and 57 of 67 little turtles hit the beach. I am so happy I can scream. That is a REALLY high percentage of hatched eggs.
This nest was a Kemp Ridley's.
The very first Florida nest was moved from south Walton County (I'm about 3 miles from Walton County) to Cape Canaveral a few weeks ago. They moved the nest at 30 or so days after laying, as planned, and then it was reburied on the beach at Cape Canaveral. The eggs hatched yesterday (I think) and 57 of 67 little turtles hit the beach. I am so happy I can scream. That is a REALLY high percentage of hatched eggs.
This nest was a Kemp Ridley's.
