Tropical sea turtles discovered nesting in California for the first time in recorded history
A sea turtle has nested on a Southern California beach for the first time in recorded history on the West Coast. Two nests have been discovered along the coastline. Wildlife experts say these nests could help the threatened species recover, and they hope the hatchlings may eventually return to breed on the same beaches.

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2 developments- Sep 22Sea turtle nests on Southern California beach for first time in recorded history
- Sep 23Historic sea turtle nests in California could help threatened species thrive, aquarium says
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