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Rash Of Turtle Nest Vandalism Alarms Conservationists

(From palmbeachpost.com) Boca Raton, Florida – Light pollution, boat racing and aggressive fishing techniques are perennial threats to sea turtles during nesting season, marine conservationists agree. But an increase in vandalism this season has caught them by surprise. 

So far this year, environmentalists have come across nests that have been set on fire and nest stakes removed to make small fires.

In addition, about 200 turtle eggs have been removed from nests this season.

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