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Endangered Kemp's Ridley eggs found as erosion threat grows
Kemp's ridley sea turtle eggs were discovered on South Padre Island as biologists fear beach erosion from 2005 hurricane debris and planned May to June restoration could disturb nests. U S Fish & Wildlife Service interns roam the beaches protecting nests while officials seek sand sources and possible turtle season workarounds.
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Padre Island
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Jeff George
Sea Turtle Inc
South Padre’s Hospital
Fish & Wildlife
Jody Mays
Texas
Dave Cromwell
Tamaulipas
South Padre Island
North Padre Island
South Padre
Mexico
Catherine Ball
Ball
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mays