Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island had a record-breaking amount of sea turtle hatchlings, the non-profit announced.

More than 9,800 sea turtle hatchlings have been released into the ocean. They came from a record-breaking number of 141 sea turtle nests at the island. 

According to Sea Turtle Inc. Molly Welsh, the previous record was 104 sea turtle nests.

“That means we’re making a difference,” Welsh said.

South Padre Island is one of the few beaches where the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle lay their eggs.

Nesting season runs through August. Those who find a stranded, injured or nesting sea turtle are urged to call Sea Turtle Inc. at 956-243-4361.