Turtle nesting season is in full swing, but so is beach season meeting that the areas these turtles’ nest on are busier than ...

Critically endangered hawksbill turtles have been hunted for their patterned shells for centuries to make tortoiseshell jewelry and decorative curios. The exploitation and trade pushed the species ...

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Nesting season officially kicked off on May 1 throughout the state of Florida, where about 90% of sea turtle nesting in the U.S. takes place. Whether you’re a Florida resident or are simply ...

To help untangle this mystery, in 2022 the World Wildlife Fund launched an initiative called ShellBank, which aims to use genetic analysis to trace sea turtle products to their points of origin.

Report sea turtle sightings at 252-216-6892 ; Try not to leave a trace on the beach and cover any holes left by beach equipment, including chairs, nets and umbrellas ...

Sea turtle nesting season kicked off May 1 and continues through Oct. 31. Here, Sea Turtle Conservancy's Lexie Beach offers tips for enjoying our waters while also keeping them safe for hatchlings.

Leatherback turtle eggs in the Panamanian Caribbean may be harmful to the health of consumers, due to the concentrations of trace metals found in them. Increasing awareness among local doctors ...

Sea turtle blows underwater bubbles 01:01. It turns out that birds, amphibians and mammals aren't the only animals to communicate by sound. Scientists have discovered dozens of animal species that ...

99% of These Sea Turtles Are Turning Female—Here’s Why. At the Pacific Ocean's largest green sea turtle rookery, a crisis is unfolding, likely thanks to warming temperatures.

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Officers stumbled upon a mother sea turtle preparing a nest for her soon-to-be hatchlings. Treasure Island Police Department said officers Pavlovic and Funck were ...