2009 Kemp's ridley sea turtle project at Padre Island National Seashore (c1ab97a3-224f-4dc4-a95a-9eea0b4e3f8a)

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In 2009, 117 Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests were found at Padre Island National seashore. This marks the sixth consecutive year that record numbers of Kemp's ridley nests have been recorded in the park since record keeping began in 1980. Keywords: kemp's ridley sea turtle; sea turtle; endangered species; beach; reptile; Endangered and threatened animals; Reptiles; Wildlife management