sea turtle nest

One hatchling was rescued from a parking lot after crawling across Gulf Boulevard, a major roadway along the barrier islands of Pinellas County.

As intense heat becomes more common around the world, the potential threat to biodiversity increases. One species at particular risk to a warming climate is found on the beaches of Florida.

Part of the panhandle is on track to have one of the worst sea turtle nesting seasons in recent history. That's according to a volunteer group that monitors turtle nesting.