# Rare sea turtle lays eggs on West Coast

> First documented West Coast olive ridley turtle nesting.
- Title: Rare sea turtle lays eggs on West Coast · ABC7 New York
- Summary: First documented West Coast olive ridley turtle nesting. A female olive ridley sea turtle laid eggs in Orange County, California, marking the first…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/ridley-sea-turtlelays-eggs-first-documented-west-coast-nesting/19858132
- Published: 2026-09-22T16:42:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: olive ridley sea turtle, west coast, orange county, noaa fisheries, endangered species, nesting, news, local
## First documented West Coast nesting
A female olive ridley sea turtle laid eggs in Orange County, California, according to NOAA Fisheries.
## Two nests confirmed
The first nest was discovered in Seal Beach after the turtle was captured on camera laying eggs, and a second nest was found in Huntington Beach.
## Unusual daytime activity
The turtle typically nests at night but came up during the day as the sun set, according to NOAA Fisheries.
## Potential for more nests
Officials say there could be other nests the turtle has not yet been spotted, as her behavior is unusual.
## Nests protected
Both sites are cordoned off with warning signs to protect the eggs from the public.
## Eggs incubating
Each nest contains 50 to 100 eggs, with incubation taking 45 to 60 days before hatching.
## Key takeaway

A female olive ridley sea turtle laid eggs in Orange County, California, marking the first documented West Coast nesting for this endangered species.