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Occasional loggerhead and Kemp’s ridley nests are documented on Maryland’s resort coast and Assateague, but nesting is far less common than on Florida or North Carolina beaches. When nests appear, Town and NPS staff fence them and post do-not-disturb rules. Visitors should never dig near marked nests or handle hatchlings.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Town of Ocean City · National Park Service — Assateague
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
