Between April and mid-summer, hundreds of Kemp's ridley sea turtles will creep out of the waves and across the beach to nest at the base of sand dunes along the Texas coast. If this nesting season ...

Kemp’s ridleys crawl up the beach, dig a hole with their rear flippers, deposit the eggs, cover the nest, and then return to the sea. It is crucial not to rush up or frighten a sea turtle nesting.