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Here's how the sea turtle hatchling population fared after Hurricane Idalia
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In Pinellas County, Sea Turtle Trackers are keeping a close eye on the remaining sea turtle nests. In some areas, beach erosion makes protecting those nests impossible in some areas.
Sea turtle hatching season goes through late October. But this year, record summer temps helped some hatchlings beat Hurricane Idalia.
"The hotter sand, they incubate faster," Joe Widlansky explained.
For more: https://www.wtsp.com/article/tech/science/environment/sea-turtle-hatchlings-hurricane-idalia/67-c8f53a99-108c-4f4a-a5bf-a70b471e8691
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