County discusses efforts to save sea turtles

  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-permitted volunteers excavate emerged nests every year. Occasionally, live hatchlings like this one from last year are found still inside. Volunteers help them to the ocean. Photo Holly Dorman/News-Leader
    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-permitted volunteers excavate emerged nests every year. Occasionally, live hatchlings like this one from last year are found still inside. Volunteers help them to the ocean. Photo Holly Dorman/News-Leader
After concerns were raised at a recent board of county commissioners meeting, Nassau County staff presented efforts made to protect hatchlings and mothers this sea turtle season. Most sea turtle…

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