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Beach restoration may threaten Kemp's ridley turtle nesting
South Padre Island scientists warn that a planned beach restoration could disrupt Kemp's ridley nests as May and June pose peak nesting danger. Officials seek Army Corps variance from Endangered Species Act to begin this month or next while balancing erosion repair and nest protection with patrols and volunteer help.
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South Paore Island
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Army Corps of Engineers
Jeff George
Sea Turtle Inc
South Padre's Hospital
Fish & Wildlife
Jody Mays
Fish and Wildlife Service
Catherine Ball
South Padre Island
Ball
Tamaulipas
South Padre
North Padre Islands
Don Hockaday
University of Texas-Pan American Coastal Studies Laboratory
Brownsville
Joe Hermosa
Scooter