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 Man is the number one threat to sea turtles in our county. Sea turtles have many natural hazards such as sharks, fish, birds, ghost crabs and erosion of nests, but they have faced these hazards for millions of years and have adapted to them. However, in the last few decades in Palm Beach County, man has added unnatural hazards such as buildings and seawalls on the dunes and beaches; illumination of the beach and coastal areas; plastics, styrofoam and fishing line littering the beach; tractors being driven on the beaches to manicure them; people disturbing sea turtles as they nest at night; and a steady increase in boating and fishing activity.
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Lakes,
Estuaries and Lagoons |
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Mosquito Control |
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Natural Areas |
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Permitting Regulation |
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Construction Contracts |
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