Storm Hits Sea Turtle Nests | Panama City Beach News

Tropical Storm Bertha devastated St. George Island’s sea turtle nesting grounds, destroying 142 nests and damaging 70 more—leaving hatchlings buried under sand or already deceased. The Sea Turtle Patrol is racing against time, using crabs, GPS, and dune flags to locate and rescue survivors. Despite the blow, they’ve found three lost nests and spotted 20 new ones since the storm. Recovery efforts are on track to finish by September, thanks to relentless dedication that could mean survival for the next generation of sea turtles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ca6c00cdb9d8699