A Kemp's Ridley sea turtle nested on a Hilton Head beach on Friday — marking not only the first nest of the 2019 season, but the first nest ever laid by the rare sea turtle species on the island. Kemp's Ridleys are the rarest sea turtle species in the world, and only four have been recorded nesting on South Carolina's beaches in history. Read more: https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/untamed-lowcountry/article229722764.html | The Island Packet

Today marks the official day for Nesting season 2021! At South Padre Island, we welcome the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles back home to nest. This is the most critically endangered sea turtle species in the world! If you find yourself on South Padre Island beaches, keep a close watch for these nesting mommas. They only nest in the daytime and are the smallest species of sea turtle. If you see one coming up to nest on the beach, please call our emergency sea turtle number immediately at 956-243-4361 a

The first Kemp's Ridley sea turtle release of this nesting season took place Friday morning at the Padre Island National Seashore with more than 800 visitors in attendance. MORE: https://bit.ly/2wXF03G | KIII 3 News