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- An olive ridley sea turtle laid eggs near Seal Beach in Orange County, marking the first recorded sea turtle nesting event on the US West Coast.
- Officials have fenced off the area and are monitoring the site for an incubation period expected to last between 45 and 60 days.
- The public is urged to maintain a safe distance from the site and report any additional sea turtle sightings to authorities.
- Protecting these rare nesting sites is crucial for the species, which typically nests in tropical waters outside of the United States.
What to watch next
- Monitoring of the incubation period for 45 to 60 days
- Assessment of whether additional turtles appear in the area
- Public reports of further sea turtle sightings in California
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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“Keep your distance. Give nesting sites plenty of space, and don’t disturb the fencing or signage”
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…been fenced off and fitted with signage to protect the nest and prevent disturbances. NOAA has urged beachgoers to maintain a safe distance from the nesting areas and avoid touching or moving the fencing and signs. “ Keep your distance. Give nesting sites plenty of space, and don’t disturb the fencing or signage ,” the agency said. Officials have fenced off the area and will monitor the eggs for 45 to 60 days while urging beachgoers to maintain distance. Olive ridley turtles usually nest in other countries Olive ridley turtles…
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