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First sea turtle nest of the season spotted

May 26, 2016 | Staff Reporters

Officials at Gulf Islands National Seashore have announced the discovery of the first sea turtle nest of the season. The nest was laid by a loggerhead turtle on Pensacola Beach; however, staff and volunteers have relocated it to Gulf Islands National Seashore because of the scheduled beach renourishment work on Pensacola Beach.