Peek inside Georgia’s record-setting sea turtle nesting season

Loggerhead sea turtles have established a record-setting nesting season on Georgia beaches, with a total of 4,292 nests recorded this year. This figure represents a significant recovery for the species, which reached a historical low of 358 nests in 2004.

The success of the nesting season is attributed to both the natural reproductive efforts of the loggerhead turtles and the active involvement of a conservation network. Hundreds of volunteers and professionals provide oversight and protection for the nests, patrolling the coastline to ensure the safety of the eggs.