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Beach erosion exposes sea turtle nests in Brevard County
Original: Erosion unearths vulnerabilities, sea turtle eggs in Satellite Beach and Melbourne Beach
Severe beach erosion in Satellite Beach and Melbourne Beach, Florida, is exposing sea turtle eggs and damaging nests along the shoreline, Florida Today reports. The washaway highlights how vulnerable the region's coastline has become during turtle nesting season, with residents and officials watching closely as more storms and high tides threaten to destroy additional clutches of eggs.
Why now: Ongoing coastal erosion during sea turtle nesting season is threatening protected turtle eggs on Brevard County beaches.
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- Erosion unearths vulnerabilities, sea turtle eggs in Satellite Beach and Melbourne Beach · Florida Today
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