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• Endangered Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach - For the first time ever, scientists recorded a sea turtle laying eggs on a beach on the U.S. West Coast. A fence was erected around the eggs of... (Added: 24-Sep-2026 Hits: 125)

• Police Rescue 127 Sea Turtle Hatchlings in Chelem - Several kinds of sea turtles nest along the Yucatán coast, most commonly green, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles. Night shift on the beach. Progreso's... (Added: 24-Sep-2026 Hits: 78)

• Meet Magpie, a dog trained to sniff out sea turtle nests at South Padre Island - Sea Turtle Inc. has a new furry friend who's helping to protect endangered sea turtles on South Padre Island. (Added: 25-Apr-2026 Hits: 92)

• Ways to help protect sea turtles on North Carolina beaches during nesting season - "Seeing a sea turtle on the beach is a wonderful, rare experience," said Terry Meyer, deputy and conservation director at the Karen Beasley Rescue and... (Added: 25-Apr-2026 Hits: 49)

• How people and nesting sea turtles can share NC beaches - North Carolina's sea turtle nesting season is here. Learn how beachgoers can help protect these endangered animals. (Added: 25-Apr-2026 Hits: 82)

• 'It's going to be beneficial': Resident reacts to shore protection project in Martin County - She also noted that beach monitors are working to protect sea turtle nests during the project. "We've been relocating the sea turtles from the project... (Added: 25-Apr-2026 Hits: 52)

• Authorities rescue endangered green sea turtle in Aurora town - BALER, Aurora (PIA) - Authorities rescued and returned to the sea an endangered green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) after it was accidentally caught... (Added: 25-Apr-2026 Hits: 82)

• Community Corner: Caretta Research Project celebrates 54 years of Sea Turtle... - Savannah, GA (WSAV-TV) - The Caretta Research Project has been protecting Georgia's Sea Turtles since 1973.Based in Savannah the program's mission... (Added: 25-Apr-2026 Hits: 65)

• South Africans work to keep migrating baby turtles alive - Each year, hundreds of endangered baby sea turtles get stuck on the beaches of South Africa during 'stranding season', but thanks to a network of... (Added: 25-Aug-2026 Hits: 93)

• Watch rescued sea turtles enjoy afternoon feedings for free at this South Florida marine center - She was transported from Mayport Naval Basin to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) on Jekyll Island before joining the MEEC in 2017. To assist with... (Added: 25-Aug-2026 Hits: 30)

• Bon voyage, Papyrus! 5 rescued sea turtles named after fonts released in Cape Cod - The endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles were found in December 2025. (Added: 25-Jul-2026 Hits: 53)

• Rescued sea turtle named Pancake returns to ocean at Coney Island - "Pancake" the sea turtle made her big return to the ocean at Coney Island this week after months of rehab. She was first rescued in the waters off... (Added: 25-Jul-2026 Hits: 76)

• 400-pound green turtle rescued after falling into Rum Point pool - During beach monitoring on 16 July, the DoE Turtle Team found a large green female sea turtle trapped in a swimming pool at Rum Point. (Added: 25-Jul-2026 Hits: 88)

• Fourteen sea turtle hatchlings fall into Florida storm drains, then firefighters fish them out - A storm-drain detour interrupted the first trip to the Gulf of Mexico for 14 sea turtle hatchlings in southwest Florida. (Added: 25-Jul-2026 Hits: 69)

• Good news for endangered sea turtle species - A Kemp's Ridley sea turtle nest was found on South Padre Island as Texas surpasses its annual nesting record with 692 nests. (Added: 25-Jul-2026 Hits: 91)

• 'Sit for a Cause' to benefit sea turtles in Ocean Isle Beach - The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization is getting ready for its second annual "Sit for a Cause." (Added: 25-Jun-2026 Hits: 40)

• Sea turtle rescued at M.B. Miller County Pier - Bay County, Florida, Emergency Services posted about the rescue, saying the previously tagged sea turtle accidentally swallowed the hook. Using a... (Added: 25-Jun-2026 Hits: 144)

• Miniature satellite tags reveal diving behavior of juvenile sea turtles - We aim to see these findings applied to management and conservation outcomes that work to protect sea turtles throughout their life histories." The... (Added: 25-Jun-2026 Hits: 60)

• Cold-stunned sea turtles return home after six months of rehab - New England Aquarium rescue volunteer Aidan Casey lets the crowd get a look at a critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle before it returns to... (Added: 25-Jun-2026 Hits: 52)

• Carlos, Gourdon, and Kora Swim Free After Rehabilitation Journey - Walton County's beaches regularly host nesting loggerhead and green sea turtles, and four sea turtle species can be found along the county's shoreline... (Added: 25-Jun-2026 Hits: 60)

• Life Through the Eyes of a Sea Turtle - Dive into the depths of marine conservation with Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist, as he collaborates with sea turtle researcher Nathan Robinson... (Added: 25-Jun-2026 Hits: 44)

• Jetski riders rescue 'Princess Peach' the turtle stranded on Magnetic Island beach - When a group of jetskiers stumbled across a green sea turtle during a tour of Magnetic Island, Andrew Eslick panicked, thinking the creature was... (Added: 25-Jun-2026 Hits: 39)

• Thousands of baby green sea turtles reach the ocean after rescuers relocate vulnerable eggs - Thousands of endangered green sea turtle hatchlings safely reached the ocean after researchers relocated vulnerable eggs to a cooler island. (Added: 25-Jun-2026 Hits: 50)

• UGA research advances sea turtle conservation - Brian Shamblin of UGA explains a new method to track male sea turtles using a single egg, helping scientists protect genetic diversity and future... (Added: 25-Mar-2026 Hits: 42)

• Sanctuary gives sea turtles second chance - The green turtle is a first-class nationally protected aquatic wild animal in China and the only sea turtle species that comes ashore to bask in the... (Added: 25-Mar-2026 Hits: 45)

• A New Chapter In Sea Turtle Conservation At Tanjong Jara Resort, Malaysia - During this prime dive season, guests enjoy vibrant underwater experiences and the unique opportunity to witness returning sea turtles along the shore... (Added: 25-Mar-2026 Hits: 36)

• Mississippi Aquarium releases 28 endangered sea turtles into Mississippi Sound - The Mississippi Aquarium had their biggest sea turtle release of the year. (Added: 25-Mar-2026 Hits: 49)

• Feature: Endangered sea turtles in Tanzania's Zanzibar revive through community-led conservation - At the Mnarani Turtle Conservation Project site, rescued sea turtles glide slowly through clear waters, having survived fishing nets, injuries and a... (Added: 25-Mar-2026 Hits: 53)

• Barnacle-covered, skinny green sea turtle rescued after stranding on Emerald Isle beach - EMERALD ISLE, Carteret County - A young green sea turtle was rescued in Emerald Isle after being found stranded on the beach, according to the... (Added: 25-May-2026 Hits: 41)

• The Secret Nesting Ritual of Sea Turtles, Revealed - Learn how sea turtles choose nesting sites, protect their eggs, and guide hatchlings through a dangerous journey to sea. (Added: 25-May-2026 Hits: 42)

• Fujairah issues nesting season guidelines to protect sea turtles - Fujairah authorities have rolled out a set of public guidelines aimed at protecting sea turtles during the peak nesting season, which runs from March... (Added: 25-May-2026 Hits: 56)

• Texas A&M sea turtle rehabilitation hospital, education center coming to Galveston Island - Texas A&M University at Galveston is planning a new sea turtle rehabilitation hospital and educational outreach facility on the island. (Added: 25-May-2026 Hits: 59)

• Sea turtle eggs found in OC transferred to Aquarium of the Pacific - Eggs from two endangered olive ridley sea turtle nests discovered on Orange County beaches were moved to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long... (Added: 25-Sep-2026 Hits: 52)

• Record turnout at Tybee's 2026 Turtle Trot 5K supports sea turtle conservation - Nearly 700 runners hit the beach as proceeds benefit the Tybee Sea Turtle Project. (Added: 26-Apr-2026 Hits: 42)

• Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Released & Tracked in Fujairah - Rehabilitated green sea turtles have been released back into the sea in Fujairah following rescue and treatment, as part of a conservation... (Added: 26-Apr-2026 Hits: 46)

• Phu Quy island fishermen rescue 2 sea turtles caught in nets at sea - Lam Dong - 2 sea turtles caught in a garbage net, drifting freely at sea, were discovered and rescued by fishermen. (Added: 26-Apr-2026 Hits: 39)

• This 3-Year-Old Rescue Turtle Turns Into a Speedster on Her Way to the Ocean - About Sea Turtle Rescue. Although Sea Turtles spend almost their entire lives in the ocean, their lives start on the shore. Females leave the water to... (Added: 26-Apr-2026 Hits: 74)

• This private island resort offers sea turtle encounters and overwater villas-here's what it's like to stay - A private-island stay in Indonesia balances marine conservation with blissful barefoot luxury. (Added: 26-Apr-2026 Hits: 37)

• Beach Cleanup with The Carillon - Carillon Miami Wellness Resort hosts a community beach cleanup and sea turtle conservation event on August 30 in Miami Beach. (Added: 26-Aug-2026 Hits: 79)

• What happens when we move turtle nests into the shade? - Baby sea turtles walking to the clear ocean water. For reasons the... " Sea turtle conservation and science is very much a long-term game... (Added: 26-Aug-2026 Hits: 102)

• Can You Dig It: Sea Turtle Program - This conservation work for protected sea turtles in Cape Lookout National Seashore is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (26ST34). (Added: 26-Aug-2026 Hits: 68)

• Where do Cape Cod's rescued sea turtles go after release? There's a tracker for that. - Cape Cod's rescued sea turtles are roaming the Atlantic. Want to see where they are now? Here's the tracker. (Added: 26-Aug-2026 Hits: 109)

• 12 rescued and hatched sea turtles to be released off Jeju - Twelve sea turtles that were rescued, treated or hatched through artificial incubation are set to return to the waters off Jeju. (Added: 26-Aug-2026 Hits: 76)

• More than 100,000 Florida drivers renew a sea turtle license plate each year, and the extra... - Florida's sea turtle license plates fund vital conservation efforts. Learn how your renewal helps protect endangered turtles and supports wildlife... (Added: 26-Jul-2026 Hits: 54)

• Distressed loggerhead swims erratically off the Florida Keys, then Coast Guard rushes her to care - For coastal communities, healthy sea turtle populations are closely linked to healthy oceans. Sea turtles are part of the broader balance of marine... (Added: 26-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• Five sea turtles found near death return to Massachusetts waters after 7 months of rehab - Since little is known about this particular endangered sea turtle, conservation and protection efforts are paramount. When threatened marine animals... (Added: 26-Jul-2026 Hits: 64)

• Volusia County marks most successful sea turtle nesting season - Volusia County recorded its 1517th sea turtle nest, setting a new nesting-season record as conservation efforts continue along the coast. (Added: 26-Jul-2026 Hits: 61)

• Good News This Week: July 25, 2026 - The Best Positive News We're Celebrating This Week -. Florida's sea turtle license plates have raised millions to save the endangered species. (Added: 26-Jul-2026 Hits: 77)

• 12 Rescued Sea Turtles Released Into Waters Off Cape Cod - "After months of rehabilitation at our Sea Turtle Hospital, 12 sea turtles were released this week into the waters off Cape Cod," the New England... (Added: 26-Jun-2026 Hits: 35)

• Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches Under Growing Pressure - Only 12% of Greece's loggerhead sea turtle nesting beaches are in good conservation condition, while 50% were rated as moderate and 38% as poor,... (Added: 26-Jun-2026 Hits: 44)

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