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• Beach Party Canceled to Protect Sea Turtle Nests - A planned event at a Caretta caretta nesting beach was called off after intervention by the ARCHELON sea turtle protection group. (Added: 11-Aug-2026 Hits: 99)

• Where Israel's Sea Turtles Recover Before Returning Home - The four are large sea turtles, part of the breeding group of the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center. They swam slowly, and for a moment it felt as... (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 92)

• N.E.S.T. reports 34th sea turtle nest of 2026 season - On Saturday, July 11, the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (N.E.S.T.) identified the latest sea turtle nest found on the Northern Outer Bank this... (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 96)

• Rescued sea turtle Princess returns to the ocean - After months of rehabilitation, Princess, a 93-pound loggerhead sea turtle rescued from a frigid Cape Cod beach, was released back into the... (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 98)

• Zoomarine Algarve releases six rescued sea turtles back into Atlantic Ocean - Six juvenile loggerhead sea turtles have been returned to the Atlantic Ocean after months of rehabilitation at Zoomarine Algarve. (Added: 11-Jun-2026 Hits: 105)

• Girls rescued a floating sea turtle tangled in fishing net and covere... #Shorts - Girls rescued a floating sea turtle tangled in fishing net and covered in barnacles... #wholesome #animal # seaturtle #barnacles #wildlife #Shorts. (Added: 11-Jun-2026 Hits: 112)

• Sea turtles released into ocean - Rescued sea turtles are now back in the ocean off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 75)

• Tiny turtle in KZN: Covered in barnacles and clinging to life - What is SAAMBR's role in protecting sea turtles ? SAAMBR runs one of Africa's best-known turtle rehabilitation programmes and this year celebrates 75 ... (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 80)

• 27 endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles released in Biloxi after rehab at Audubon Institute - It's the most endangered sea turtle on the planet. They were sent from New England to New Orleans. Two more are green sea turtles that were cold- ... (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 139)

• Audubon Aquarium Rescue Releases Sea Turtles on Mississippi Beach - A team from Audubon Aquarium Rescue released twenty-nine endangered sea turtles today along the beach in Biloxi, Mississippi. (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 130)

• Florida beach restoration in sea turtle nesting season St Lucie County - ... sea turtles natural nesting and their hatchlings' behavior. Sea turtles are nesting on Treasure Coast beaches now, yet crews on a potentially ... (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 132)

• Spring breakers urged to be mindful of sea turtles - Spring break is in full swing on South Padre Island, and wildlife experts are urging beachgoers to help protect endangered sea turtles . (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 83)

• Eight critically endangered hawksbill turtles get head start at Singapore Oceanarium - ... sea turtle species. Nanyang Technological University Associate Professor Kim Hie Lim, who is leading research into Singapore's sea turtles, said... (Added: 11-May-2026 Hits: 85)

• Injured Turtle Is Found Thousands Of Miles From Home - Rhossi's rescue was a huge success, and it highlights the many sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts happening now. So, why are sea turtles in... (Added: 11-Sep-2026 Hits: 102)

• Celebration of life held Saturday for Jean Beasley, sea turtle rescue pioneer - Honoring a historic member of our community. In December of 2025 we mourned the loss of founder of the Karen Beasley sea turtle rescue and... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 96)

• Folly Beach volunteers collect litter, help rescue endangered sea turtle - During the beach sweep, event organizers also helped save a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle, one of the most endangered species of sea turtles,... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 81)

• Sanibel's CROW hold ribbon cutting for new sea turtle facility - CROW is a top wildlife treatment center and the only licensed sea turtle rehabilitation facility between Sarasota and the Florida Keys. (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 126)

• Tamil Nadu: Injured rare turtle released into sea after 1-month intensive care - CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests has successfully rescued a critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 99)

• 18th Annual Turtle Fest promotes sea turtle protection in Flagler Beach - Sea turtle nesting season in Flagler and Volusia counties runs from May 1 through October 31. As nests begin appearing along local beaches, most will... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 99)

• VIDEO: Folly Beach volunteers collect litter, help rescue endangered sea turtle - VIDEO: Folly Beach volunteers collect litter, help rescue endangered sea turtle. Updated: 22 hours ago. Close. Subtitle Settings. (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 86)

• Dead sea turtle found entangled in abandoned fishing nets - The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC)'s Marine Protection Department has reported the death of a sea turtle, which was entangled... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 74)

• Rhossi the rescued sea turtle is nearly home after a 5,000-mile flight to the Houston Zoo - Rhossi the endangered sea turtle had flown nearly 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a custom crate by the time he was sprawled out for a CT... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 100)

• Rescued sea turtle stops at Houston Zoo on 5000-mile trip back to the Gulf - Rhossi, a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, spent more than two and a half years in the care of the Anglesey Sea Zoo in Wales and reached the Houston Zoo... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 44)

• 4 sea turtles make their return to the Atlantic after months of recovery - APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) - Four sea turtles returned home to the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday morning. Their return came after the turtles... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 83)

• N.E.S.T. urges public to reduce light pollution to save sea turtle hatchlings - OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WAVY) - The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles is advising citizens to reduce light pollution to help sea turtle hatchlings get... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 116)

• Rhossi the sea turtle undergoes CT scan, and more from around the world - Rhossi, a critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, is... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 92)

• Rare sea turtle Rhossi returns to Texas after Wales rescue - Rhossi, a critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, is back in Texas after washing up near-dead on a Welsh beach in 2023. (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 94)

• 183 sea turtle hatchlings released into Panglao waters - PANGLAO, Bohol - A total of 183 green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings were released into the sea on July 3 after emerging from a protected... (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 105)

• The Rescued Dog Who Guarded Sea Turtle Nests #Shorts #DogHero # SeaTurtles - An abandoned puppy found a home, then devoted his life to protecting sea turtle nests along the coast of Mexico. Manchas became a loyal guardian... (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 123)

• Rescued marine turtle released back to sea in Surigao Sur town - News - A rescued female Green Sea Turtle was released back to sea in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur on Thursday. This was reported by local government. (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 122)

• IMMS uses acoustic tags to track endangered sea turtles near fishing piers - GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) is adding acoustic tags to its sea turtle research program,... (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 85)

• Fishermen free massive loggerhead sea turtle from deadly ghost gear - Dramatic sea rescue: Australian fishermen freed a 220-pound loggerhead turtle wrapped in thick ropes and buoys, preventing likely death. (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 117)

• Egyptian citizen saves six endangered loggerhead sea turtles from sale at local market - Upon receiving the notification, the Ministry's Sea Turtle Rescue Center-a branch of the Nature Protection Sector-coordinated with authorities at the... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 116)

• Loggerhead turtle rescued off Haifa Coast after injury from pollution - "Halil, the sea turtle that was rescued off the coast of Haifa, reminds us all of how beautiful, exciting, and vulnerable the nature around us is... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 127)

• Three rehabilitated sea turtles released on Jekyll Island - (WTOC) - Three sea turtles were released into the ocean off Jekyll Island after months of rehabilitation at the Georgia Turtle Center. Peachy, Goosie... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 86)

• Sea turtle nesting steady on Anna Maria Island as monitors prepare for peak season - Sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act and state laws, according to the group. If someone sees a nesting turtle, they should stay... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 122)

• Protecting and advocating: Sunset Beach Turtle Watch leader honored for impact, service - Additionally, during sea turtle nesting season from May 1 into the fall, Zetts is on call 24/7 to ensure sea turtles and their nests are protected... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 126)

• Texas' Official State Sea Turtle Was Just Rescued From Shore - A Kemp's ridley sea turtle in critical condition is fighting for her life at the Houston Zoo. What caused her to wash ashore is heartbreaking. (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 87)

• Massive Kemp's ridley sea turtle rescued after washing ashore on Texas coast - A massive Kemp's ridley sea turtle washed ashore in rough shape, covered in barnacles and algae. Now she's recovering and headed for a return to... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 113)

• Rescued sea turtles get font-inspired nicknames from New England Aquarium - In its efforts to rehabilitate dozens of sea turtles, the New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital has given the creatures with font-inspired... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 136)

• Touching Baby Sea Turtles Is Illegal - Learn why touching baby sea turtles in Florida is illegal during nesting season. Help protect these endangered creatures! (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 115)

• Florida beach erosion and sand restoration may affect sea turtle nesting - Erosion along about a mile of beach south of the Fort Pierce inlet jetty has significantly reduced Florida sea turtles ' nesting habitat — and no... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 143)

• Sea turtle release scheduled Saturday - The public is invited to the release of 15 rehabilitated sea turtles at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. Staff from the Amos Rehabilitation Keep... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 107)

• Critically Endangered Texas Sea Turtle Rescued from Shore - A critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle was rescued from a Galveston, Texas beach on March 7, 2026 and is now receiving treatment at the... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 82)

• Rare sea turtle discovery on the Texas coast sparks rescue - A critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle was rescued near Galveston was covered in marine organisms after washing ashore sick, according to ... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 111)

• 29 rescued sea turtles released into Gulf from Biloxi Beach - Audubon Aquarium releases Kemp's Ridley and green sea turtles after months of rehabilitation. (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 83)

• Researchers rush to save endangered sea turtle found on Texas beach - A massive Kemp's ridley sea turtle that washed ashore along the Texas coast is now recovering after being rescued by researchers and treated by... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 107)

• Mexico Secures US Shrimp Export Certification Renewal Through Sea Turtle Protection Compliance - ... sea turtle bycatch prevention programs. The renewal, published in April's Federal Register, was based on March 2026 technical evaluations by NOAA... (Added: 12-May-2026 Hits: 105)

• Maldives opens major sea turtle treatment center - Conservation groups say sea turtles across the Indian Ocean increasingly face injuries caused by discarded fishing gear, plastic pollution, boat... (Added: 12-May-2026 Hits: 153)

• Injured sea turtles to be released from Brevard Zoo rehabilitation center - Two juvenile green sea turtles, Sir Hooks a Lot and Stag, are being released back into the ocean after rehabilitation at Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle... (Added: 12-May-2026 Hits: 102)

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