In an unprecedented development, two olive ridley sea turtle nests were discovered in mid-September near Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge and Huntington Beach. The discovery represents the first-ever confirmed instance of natural sea turtle nesting on the U.S. West Coast.
Historic olive ridley sea turtle nesting on the U.S. West Coast
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October 13, 2026
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miguelina_portorrealgarcia@ios.doi.gov
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fish-and-wildlife-service