The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that a leatherback nest was found on Sanibel on April 24, marking the first sea turtle nest of the season f
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Sea turtle nesting season ended in October and it was a record season for loggerhead sea turtles on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Going back in history, early conservation efforts seemingly have paid off.
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Compared to the 1970s and 80s, Sanibel is now averaging approximately five times more loggerhead nests and six times more loggerhead turtles encountered on nigh