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Seawall Backfires on Coast and Turtles | Tampa News
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North Manasota Key is facing a coastal crisis as erosion destroys homes and sea turtle nests, blamed on a seawall that deflects waves and accelerates beach loss. Turtles are forced into tiny, vulnerable nesting zones, with over thirty nests washed away in weeks. Residents are alarmed, considering legal action under the Endangered Species Act, while officials prepare for a rehearing and site survey. The push is on for natural solutions over hard structures as the community fights to protect both property and wildlife.
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