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Friends of Virgin Islands National Park will mark Sea Turtle Week, which begins June 8, World Ocean Day, and ends June 16, ...
On World Turtle Day, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of three women wildlife biologists from Chennai—J. Vijaya, ...
A new survey reveals a promising trend for sea turtle populations across the globe. According to reports relayed by Phys.org, in more than half the world, endangered sea turtles "show signs of ...
NORFOLK, Va. — Multiple deceased sea turtles washed ashore in Ocean View on Tuesday, according to the Virginia Aquarium. A social media post indicated that at least five Kemp's ridley sea ...
In his account, he also reflects on the state of the Mediterranean Sea: “These are rare events nowadays, given the condition of the Mediterranean. I’m from a coastal town in Italy, and when I was ...
Volunteers with Escambia County Sea Turtle Patrol found the first nest of the 2025 season, a loggerhead turtle nest, early on March 11 Volunteers and staff check recorded nests daily to monitor ...
As the weather keeps warming and summer approaches on the North Carolina coast, ocean animals are becoming active. The first turtle nest was discovered, buried in beach sand at the Outer Banks ...
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - On Mother’s Day, one loggerhead sea turtle mom made Tybee’s first sea turtle nest of the season. “NEST #1! We hope you all had a great mother’s day yesterday, this ...
The beach towns of the South are beloved for delicious food, stunning views, exciting attractions, and relaxing environments—but they also serve as an incredibly important habitat for wild sea turtles ...
The annual sea turtle nesting season starts May 1, and environmental experts are reminding beachgoers to pay closer attention to ensure mama turtles and their hatchlings stay safe as they come ...
Leatherback sea turtle on a beach. By Herve06 via iStock for WMNF News. When sea turtles hatch, they rely on natural light like the moon’s reflection to find open water. The artificial lights coming ...