Loggerhead Sea Turtles Break Nest Record in Georgia – The Most in 37 Years
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Loggerhead sea turtle nests along Georgia's Atlantic coast set a 37-year record with 4,110+ nests counted in 2026—the highest annual count since the Georgia Sea Turtle Cooperative began systematic monitoring in 1989, and nearly double the original recovery plan goal.
The species remains listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act; expanded protection does not guarantee sustained recovery across all regions.
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