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Loggerhead Turtle (nest)

Caretta caretta

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Field Notes

Description:

Sea turtle nesting sites are protected by FL law and the US Endangered Species Act. Each nest is marked off and signage (see 2nd picture) clearly indicates the area is not to be disturbed.

Habitat:

Coastal beaches.

Notes:

The Loggerhead turtle is endangered.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/loggerhead.htm

The FL gulf coast is a nesting site for multiple marine turtles. The loggerhead is the most common and assumed.

Reference Links:

Caretta caretta Linnaeus 1758, Loggerhead sea turtle, WWF - Loggerhead Turtle - A great traveller under threat from fishing fleets

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