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Another rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle spotted nesting on Destin-Fort Walton beaches
In a win for local wildlife conservation, a second Kemp’s ridley sea turtle has nested on the beaches of Destin-Fort Walton Beach this season. The rare and endangered species was spotted by beachgoers on Tuesday morning. According to Jessica Valek, Okaloosa Coastal Resources Coordinator, the turtle was reported around...
Art Month continues with Digital Graffiti Festival, other events in Walton County
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — May is Art Month in Walton County, an initiative to connect the community with dozens of unique events. The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County hosts Art Month each year. “Art month has evolved from a week of activities to a full month of activities, so that’s been […]
Gulf World Marine Institute released Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle Penelope
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday, Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) released a rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle back into the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf World Marine Institute staff released Penelope at Inlet Beach in Walton County. According to a news release, Penelope was caught on a fishing hook at the Navarre Beach Pier […]
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