Figure 12.4: Sea turtles nest in a beach near a resort in Boca Raton, Florida. Sea walls and other hardened structures (such as the deck and railing shown here) can block turtles' access to the dunes where they prefer to nest. If sea levels rise and such structures remain in place, beaches will shrink, leaving little room for the turtles' nests. In turtle nesting areas, this tension between protecting coastal property and preserving habitat for turtles has led to conflicts between stakeholders, and may require including representatives from state and federal environmental agencies in the decision making process.
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