Tropical Storm Bertha Impacts Underway

Aftermath continues with sea turtle nest loss (40 to 16), health advisories at Pensacola beaches, cleanup by NAS Pensacola volunteers. Navarre Beach now green/purple flags (stinging nettles/sea lice). Two rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtles (Hotdog and Donatello) released at Inlet Beach. First sea turtle hatch of the season on Pensacola Beach – 89% hatch rate, 123 hatchlings. Latest fishing report (Aug 15) confirms green/purple flags, water clearing, mackerel biting.