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Tag: sea turtles

Posted inEnvironment

Glynn slow to shut off brighter turtle-confusing lights near Buc-ee’s

Avatar photo by Mary Landers September 23rd, 2025September 24th, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Glynn County in Georgia has not yet turned off high-mast lighting at the I-95 exit for Buc-ee’s convenience store, despite receiving permission to do so from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Posted inEnvironment

Westie the sea turtle leaves Tybee for life in Atlantic Ocean

by Justin Taylor September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025 Why you can trust The Current
Posted inEnvironment

On Wassaw, researchers track sea turtles all-night, all-summer

by Emily Jones/WABE, Grist August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025 Why you can trust The Current
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Experts: Lights for new Buc-ee’s exit deadly to baby sea turtles

Avatar photo by Lily Belle Poling July 1st, 2025July 7th, 2025 Why you can trust The Current
Diamondback terrapin
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Jekyll Island Authority launches interactive maps to watch turtle activity in real time

by Benjamin Payne/GPB News May 30th, 2025May 30th, 2025 Why you can trust The Current
Caretta Research Project volunteer Lilly Ibsen poses with 2024's first nest on Wassaw Island.
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Sea turtles return to Georgia beaches to nest

by Emily Jones/WABE, Grist May 7th, 2024May 7th, 2024 Why you can trust The Current
Sea turtle hatchlings head to the ocean.
Posted inEnvironment

Sea turtles are hatching, but at slightly lower rates

by Emily Jones/WABE, Grist October 17th, 2023October 17th, 2023 Why you can trust The Current
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A road trip, a rate hike, and sweet video of a baby whale

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Pollution in Brunswick and the value of biodiversity

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Tybee’s sea turtle gets room to grow

Avatar photo by Mary Landers July 29th, 2022July 29th, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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