Yes, it took a lot of damage a few years ago in Hurricane, and has been closed for at least 3 years that I know of. It will be very nice to have access to it next year if all goes as planned! There's at least 3-4 varieties of sea turtles that next here, and it's great to see them getting protection. I would think they could have just moved them without that much effort, but not an expert on it.