Loggerhead Sea Turtles Break Nest Record in Georgia – The Most in 37 Years

Loggerhead sea turtle nests along the Atlantic coast in the US have set a new 37-year record, topping every annual count for beaches in the state of Georgia, going back to 1989. “Loggerheads are a long-lived species and don’t reproduce until they’re 30-35 years old,” explained Mark Dodd, a senior wildlife biologist with DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section and Georgia Sea Turtle Program Coordinator. 22 years ago, for instance, Georgia count totals were estimated at a record low of 358 nests in 2004. EVEN BETTER: Sea Turtles Rebounding Worldwide as Nests and Habitat are More Protected, Says 2025 NOAA StudyLoggerheads spend almost their entire life at sea. MORE TURTLE LOVE: Sea Turtle Boom Astonished Volunteers in Florida With Best Nesting Season on RecordSHARE THE GOOD NEWS With Turtle-Lovers on Social Media…