Nearly 700 Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Nests Found on Texas Beaches in 2026

• Kemp's ridley sea turtles built nearly 700 nests on Texas beaches in 2026.
• This number represents a significant increase from the previous year.
• The National Park Service reported this increase.
• Kemp's ridley sea turtles are an endangered species.
• Conservation efforts may have contributed to the increase in nests.