Articles for tag: Gulf Coast, marine conservation, nesting season, sea turtles, wildlife tourism

Gulf Coast Sea Turtles: 10 Nesting Beaches to Watch This Year

Gulf Coast Sea Turtles: 10 Nesting Beaches to Watch This Year

Jan Otte

Picture this: You’re walking along a pristine stretch of sandy beach at dawn when you notice what looks like tractor tire tracks leading from the water’s edge to the dunes. These aren’t just any tracks though – they’re the ancient paths left by female sea turtles who returned under cover of darkness to nest on ...

Why Texas Bats Boom in Summer - And the Best Bridges to See Them

Why Texas Bats Boom in Summer – And the Best Bridges to See Them

Jan Otte

Texas transforms into a flying mammal paradise every summer, hosting one of nature’s most spectacular migrations that brings millions of bats north from Mexico. Picture enormous rivers of bats streaming across twilight skies, each one playing a crucial role in keeping our ecosystem balanced while putting on a show that draws visitors from around the ...