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Loggerhead turtles are nesting in record numbers on beaches along the east coast

NPR | By Catherine Welch
Published August 9, 2026 at 6:12 AM MDT

Loggerhead turtles are having a record nesting season in the U.S. but still struggle in other parts of the world.

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