[MARINE_BIOLOGY_INTERNATIONAL] Debby destroys large number of sea turtle nests

Debby destroys large number of sea turtle nests

Jun 27, 2012 11:50 AM EDT

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL -
According to the group Turtle Time, of the 46 turtle nests on Fort Myers Beach before Tropical Storm Debby, there are only four that have not been affected by sand or water.

Some of the nests had a lot of sand on them or were washed out.

While biologists won't know the true impact until hatching season is over, what started out as a promising year for sea turtle nests turned out to be devastating.

Biologists are scrambling to relocate nests that had sand over them, so there's still a chance eggs could hatch.

There's a month and a half left in nesting season.

NBC News