Padre Island National Seashore hosts public sea turtle hatchling releases near Corpus Christi through the summer, typically starting in June.
Every summer, baby sea turtles make their way off Texas beaches and into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time, and hundreds of people flock to the coast to watch. Hatchling releases typically start in mid-June and continue through August, but it all depends on when eggs are laid and when the turtles are ready. Padre Island National Seashore holds early morning hatchling releases throughout the season. Those typically draw about 1,300 people each, according to the National Park Service .
Rare sea turtle lays first nest of season at Padre Island National Seashore When and where do releases happen? Releases start at 6:45 a.m. on Malaquite Beach on North Padre Island, which is about a 35-mile drive from downtown Corpus Christi and about 175 miles from central San Antonio The public releases typically start in mid-June. Last year, the first one was scheduled for June 15. Turtle eggs take 40 to 60 days to hatch, and this spring the first Kemp’s ridley nest was laid on April 12.
Texas sets first-ever rules for hunting and trapping mountain lions What else should I know? Leave your white clothing and white shoes at home. The hatchlings rely on the moon or sunlight on the water and the white foam of waves to find their way to the water, so white clothing can confuse them, the park service said. You can take pictures and videos, but flash photography are prohibited, as the light can disorient the hatchlings and make them wander off course.
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