Hurricane Erin destroyed turtle nests

Hurricane Erin destroyed over half of the loggerhead turtle nests on Topsail Island, impacting endangered species. The storm's powerful winds and waves inundated nests, burying eggs or washing them into the sea. This event highlights the vulnerability of these threatened marine animals. Loggerhead turtles face extinction risks from fishing nets. While this incident may not significantly impact the species overall, it is devastating for conservation volunteers.