What's causing record-high number of stranded turtles along Texas coast?

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Loggerhead sea turtles are found worldwide, including along the shores of Texas. These turtles, known for their large heads and powerful jaws, nest in the beaches of the Gulf Coast in the late spring through late summer. But a recent surge in stranded sea turtles has researchers concerned about the survival of the species, and ultimately, curious as to why there's a rise.BackgroundPrimarily found along the Atlantic coast of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, t