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Where to see Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

3 public access observation sites.

• Napeague State Park

  coastal · summer · best at dawn

  State park. Walking dunes, maritime forest, oceanfront.

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• Mecox Bay

  coastal · fall · best at dawn

  Tidal bay between Water Mill and Bridgehampton. Report cold-stunned sea turtles to the NY Marine Rescue Center hotline (631-369-9829).

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• Shinnecock Bay

  coastal · fall · best at dawn

  Shallow bay complex behind the barrier island. Cold-stun strandings reported to NY Marine Rescue Center (631-369-9829).

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