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For the first time since recordkeeping began, a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast, digging a hole and laying eggs on Sept. 16 near Seal Beach, Calif., about 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.
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A sea turtle nested on the West Coast for the first time since recordkeeping began, laying eggs on September 16, 2026, near Seal Beach, California, approximately 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-16",
    "event": "First recorded sea turtle nesting on West Coast",
    "location": "Seal Beach, California"
}
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California Sea Turtles West Coast Nesting
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/olive-ridley-sea-turtle-climate-california.html

For the first time in recorded history, a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast of the U.S., laying eggs near Seal Beach, California. Scientists view this as a significant sign of warming ocean waters, driven by a major El Niño event.

Sea Turtles Climate Change El Niño Marine Biology California Wildlife Conservation Ocean Warming

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