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Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Nest in California for First Time

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  • Two olive ridley sea turtles nested in Orange County, marking the first documented U.S. West Coast nesting event amid rising ocean temperatures

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Two olive ridley sea turtles nested in Orange County, marking the first documented U.S. West Coast nesting event amid rising ocean temperatures

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Oct 3, 2026 • 2:36 AM
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Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Nest in California for First Time

Two olive ridley sea turtles nested in Orange County, marking the first documented U.S. West Coast nesting event amid rising ocean temperatures

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https://noaa.gov/stories/first-ever-olive-ridley-sea-turtle-nested-in-california-ext
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https://fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/first-ever-olive-ridley-sea-turtle-nests-california
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https://mezha.net/eng/news/ffbc1d9b_california_records_first
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https://earth.com/animals/olive-ridley-sea-turtles-seen-nesting-in-california-for-the-first-time
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https://goodnewsnetwork.org/first-ever-recorded-sea-turtle-nests-on-americas-west-coast
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/an-olive-ridley-sea-turtle-lays-eggs-on-southern-california-beach-for-first-time-in-recorded-history-turtle-eggs-to-be-monitored-for-up-to-60-days/articleshow/134418707.cms
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