As of Friday 11/21/2025 No change in nest 69, temperature of sand is still below 72 degrees . We don't believe any development or hatching from eggs is happening below 72. Another issue is inshore water temperature is staying around 63 degrees. If hatchlings enter water at that temp they could cold stun and become tragically lethargic. We will wait and see 🤞🤞🤞 Unfortunately temperatures are forecasted to drop at the end of the week

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At 77 days we did a exploratory inventory on nest 69. Excavating down to the first egg. That egg still looked viable , and could feel a hatchling inside. We reburied the egg , out protective cage back on . We will give that nest more time , let's all hope for warmer days ahead.

https://scaquarium.org/sweet-pea/ Hospital added Sweet Pea to the current patient list on their website. FYI Sweet Pea was swimming in tide pool , when we arrived on scene to the stranding. Encouraging sign when the sea turtles can still swim .