- The Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program will merge with the Science and Resources Management Division.
- Many residents and turtle lovers are outraged about this change, and they think PINS officials are not releasing all the information.
- Business owners are worried that the reorganization could lead to no beach driving, which would lead to less tourists, then harming the local economy.
- PINS officials say beach driving will not be revoked, but some are still skeptical
A few weeks ago, KRIS 6 News reported about the Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program being in the process of being reorganized.
The program has been around since the 1970s, and it is responsible for the conservation of sea turtles, and many residents feel passionately about the program.
The Sea Turtle Recovery program will soon merge with the Science and Resources Management Division of PINS. Local business owners are worried that the reorganization of the Sea Turtle Program could potentially lead to eliminating driving vehicles on PINS beaches, which would then harm their businesses and the local economy.