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Loggerhead turtles are nesting in record numbers in the U.S.

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Published August 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM EDT

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A loggerhead sea turtle hatchling makes its way into the ocean along Haulover Beach in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Loggerhead turtles are having a record nesting season in the U.S., but not so much in other parts of the world.

Here & Now‘s Catherine Welch reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.