In the morning: voila! Tracks!
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Sea turtle tracks in the sand
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Signs of a sea turtle
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Trampled pickleweed after sea turtle came ashore to nest
And a nest!
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Most likely a hawksbill, there are probably ~ 200 eggs in the nest that will hatch in about 2 months. Carrie Bow is a SMALL island - 3/4 of an acre - but every year, there are multiple turtle nests and hatches, meaning that over 1000 turtles hatch here every year. It's a nice reminder that even just a small bit of natural habitat can make a difference to the future of the oceans and it's creatures.
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The sea turtle likely came ashore right here!
Vive la mer!
-Randi, Pete, Amanda, Danny, Jeff, and Zoe
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