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• Florida Beach Erosion Threatens Sea Turtle Nesting - Erosion has significantly reduced sea turtle nesting habitat along a mile-long stretch of beach south of the Fort Pierce inlet jetty in Florida,... (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 347)

• First sea turtle nest of the season on Cape Hatteras National Seashore found on Ocracoke - Leatherback sea turtle nests typically account for a small percentage of the hundreds of sea turtle nests found along Seashore beaches. In 2025, no... (Added: 16-May-2026 Hits: 74)

• Another green sea turtle lays eggs on Panglao, Bohol shorelines - Another green sea turtle has successfully nested along the shores of Panglao Island in Bohol Province on May 13, DENR-7 said. (Added: 16-May-2026 Hits: 126)

• Rare leatherback nest marks start of 2026 sea turtle season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore - The nest, discovered on Ocracoke Island on May 12, was identified as belonging to a leatherback sea turtle. Leatherback nests are considered rare on... (Added: 16-May-2026 Hits: 89)

• Hotter sand, fewer males: COP31's turtle mascot faces a climate threat - Global warming is pushing loggerhead turtles from their usual nesting place along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. But it is the impact of heat... (Added: 16-Oct-2026 Hits: 80)

• The number of sea turtle hatchlings on Anna Maria Island drop following Isaias - Kristin Mazzarella, executive director of AMITW, said the high water levels made it difficult for sea turtles to hatch. "Continued erosion of our... (Added: 16-Oct-2026 Hits: 75)

• Sea turtles arrive in Mexico for nesting | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News - Thousands of sea turtles have been splashing ashore on a beach in southern Mexico for nesting season. The mass event is known as an "arribada,"... (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 30)

• 90-kg endangered sea turtle lays 101 eggs on Hon Cau Island - Since the beginning of the year, the reserve has recorded sea turtles coming ashore to spawn across three beaches, including Bai Nhat, Bai Tau, and Ba... (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 99)

• Sea turtle hatchlings rescued after wandering into storm drain in Treasure Island - Sea turtle hatchlings rescued after wandering into storm drain in Treasure Island Toggle header content. Video. A group of stranded sea turtle... (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 162)

• A couple of leatherback turtles have dug nests in Flagler Beach - Leatherback sea turtles usually start nesting early. The sea turtle nesting season doesn't officially start until May 1. (Added: 17-Apr-2026 Hits: 98)

• Dauphin Island has first sea turtle nest of the season - Mama turtle had two false crawls before she found the right spot for her nest. Remember, if you see a crawl or a sea turtle on the beach, please... (Added: 17-Apr-2026 Hits: 87)

• Record-Breaking Year For Florida's Sea Turtle Nests Is Great News - Record sea turtle nest numbers are recorded in Florida as the Trump Administration weakens the Endangered Species Act. (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 138)

• Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery - The numbers reflect the ongoing revival of sea turtles since the 1970s, when overhunting, poaching and habitat loss pushed several species to the... (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 176)

• 55 Baby Turtles Found Dead on Florida Road Were Likely Disoriented by Artificial Lights - Florida's Anna Maria Island is mourning the loss of dozens of newly hatched loggerhead sea turtles.... Peak sea turtle nesting season lasts May... (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 58)

• How One Panama Town Protected Sea Turtles For 20 Years - ... sea turtle species have now reached the region, though egg poaching remains a major threat. #Panama #LeatherbackTurtle # SeaTurtles #Conservation... (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 149)

• How a community is helping sea turtles hatch in the Philippines - The municipality of San Vicente in the Philippines' Palawan is a vital nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles. Nesting turtles and their eggs... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 96)

• Loggerhead sea turtle lays eggs on a Toulon beach for the first time | Riviera Radio - A loggerhead sea turtle has laid eggs on a Toulon beach for the first time, with conservation teams protecting the rare nesting site as the eggs... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 96)

• Sea turtles: New season, new nests - Good news from the Turtle Foundation The new nesting season began on Boa Vista at the start of June: the first female sea turtles have already... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 94)

• Good Samaritan helps rescue trapped sea turtle on Brevard County beach | FOX 35 Orlando - A nesting sea turtle was rescued after becoming trapped beneath a beach crossover at Bonsteel Beach Park, thanks to a passerby and volunteers with... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 84)

• Loggerheads set to break single-season record for sea turtle nests on Sanibel and Captiva islands - They have no choice. Female sea turtles always return to the beach of their birth, which means their mommas favored the two islands, as did their... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 94)

• Baby Turtles Face Predators, Heat, and Funding Cuts. One Group Fights Back. - The STC also advocates for sea turtles before Congress and provides more hands-on work, such as protecting sea turtle habitats and nesting sites by... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 126)

• Jupiter beach dance parties will continue near sea turtle nesting area - The adjustments center on reducing the amount of lighting used during the events to avoid disturbing nesting sea turtles. There had been calls from... (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 76)

• Summer Fun Heats Up at Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Enjoy an after-hours tour of the outdoor sea turtle hospital to meet current patients, while learning about nesting sea turtles across local beaches. (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 106)

• Florida county's sea turtle nesting season shatters old record, with 714 nests by Friday - This summer has brought a sharp rebound for sea turtles in Volusia County, Florida, where nesting numbers have already reached record levels. (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 82)

• Padre Island National Seashore sea turtle hatchling release set for Thursday morning - The National Park Service will release sea turtle hatchlings Thursday at 6:45 a.m. at Malaquite Beach on North Padre Island in Corpus Christi. (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 98)

• Sea turtle nesting season starts strong as thousands reported across SC - Sea Turtle Nesting season kicked off on May 1st, and already the numbers are higher than normal. As of Wednesday morning, South Carolina has 3436... (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 90)

• 79 endangered green sea turtles hatch in Bohol - CEBU CITY - From the nesting site to the sea.This was the success story of the 79 endangered green sea turtle hatchlings that safely reached the... (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 398)

• Sanibel scientists track 3 loggerhead sea turtles with satellite tags - SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) - Scientists are tracking three loggerhead sea turtles in real time after attaching satellite tags to them following nesting... (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 97)

• Protect the sea turtle with these tips amid nesting season - It's sea turtle nesting season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says you can help protect the nesting and hatching... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 161)

• Florida sea turtle nest counts for 2 beach renourishment project areas - Sea turtles laid over 14000 nests from 2021-25 on two Treasure Coast beaches currently undergoing sand replenishment projects during nesting... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 108)

• Florida Beaches Prep For Tiny Visitors As Sea Turtle Season Kicks Off - It's that time of year again-Florida's coastline is officially turning into a giant nursery. Sea turtle nesting season has arrived,... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 93)

• Sea turtle nesting meets beach renourishment work - Discover how Florida sea turtles ' nesting grounds intersect with beach renourishment efforts as crews work tirelessly to protect these endangered... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 120)

• Loggerhead nesting season starts in Georgia - The loggerhead sea turtle nesting season has officially begun along Georgia's coastline. The first confirmed nests of the year have been reported... (Added: 17-May-2026 Hits: 107)

• Rescuing a Sea Turtle Hatchling - Rescuing a Sea Turtle Hatchling. Auto-dubbed. 582 views - 2 hours ago...more. Eugene Vlogs. 31.5K. Subscribe. (Added: 17-May-2026 Hits: 93)

• Jekyll Island sees its second successful green sea turtle nest - The hatching marks a rare occurrence on the island, where loggerhead sea turtles account for the vast majority of nesting activity. In Jekyll Island's... (Added: 17-Oct-2026 Hits: 97)

• St. George Island Sea Turtle Patrol loses 3 nests in Isaias - St. George Island Sea Turtle Patrol loses 3 nests in Isaias. @WMBBTVNo likes64 views12 hours ago more. Subscribe. Comments. Comment. (Added: 17-Oct-2026 Hits: 99)

• Three Boats Seized at a Protected Nesting Island in Scorpion Reef - Profepa seized three boats anchored at Isla Pájaros, a sea turtle and seabird nesting island in Alacranes Reef... sea turtles, and anchoring there is... (Added: 17-Oct-2026 Hits: 84)

• Baby sea turtle gets helping hand from Volusia County lifeguards | Observer Local News - The rescue comes as Volusia County's record-breaking sea turtle nesting season begins to produce more hatchlings along the coastline. (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 28)

• Stranded sea turtle hatchlings saved after wandering down storm drain - A group of stranded sea turtle hatchlings is one step closer to making their way back to the Gulf after being rescued from a storm drain in... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 141)

• Lifeguards rescue baby sea turtle during record nesting season - Volusia County officials urge beachgoers to report stranded sea turtle hatchlings to lifeguards or the Marine Science Center. (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 137)

• More than 330000 olive ridley sea turtles arrived in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a mass nesting... - More than 330000 olive ridley sea turtles arrived in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a mass nesting event known as an "arribada." Experts say climate change. (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 123)

• Sea turtle hatchlings trapped in storm drain rescued by Treasure Island firefighters - Crews rescued disoriented sea turtle hatchlings from a storm drain, highlighting the importance of turtle-friendly lighting. Author: S.G. de León y... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 248)

• Thousands of sea turtles migrate to Mexico to nest - More than 330000 olive ridley sea turtles arrived in Mexico for a mass nesting event known as an "arribada " as climate change threatens hatchling... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 133)

• The Odds of Hatchlings Making it to Adulthood | Environment - J. Jewett, Marco Sea Turtle monitor standing in a very deep sand pit. These pits can pose significant risks to both adult sea turtles and hatchlings,... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 168)

• Rising sea levels threat to displace sea turtles from Israel's beaches | The Jerusalem Post - A new study warns rising sea levels could shrink Israel's sea turtle nesting areas by 2100, erasing up to 96% of beach width between Tel Aviv... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 19)

• Sea turtle hatchlings get help home - Sea turtle hatchlings get help home. Published: Sep. 17, 2026 at 3:35 PM PDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago. Share. Add Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 89)

• Lifeguard rescues stranded sea turtle hatchling on Volusia County beach - A Volusia County lifeguard helped rescue a stranded sea turtle hatchling after finding it washed ashore during patrol, giving the young turtle a... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 121)

• South Padre Island dunes rebuilt with Christmas trees ahead of sea turtle nesting season - https://www.krgv.com/news/south-padre-island-dunes-rebuilt-with-christmas-trees-ahead-of- sea-turtle -nesting-season/ (Added: 18-Apr-2026 Hits: 94)

• EA conducts field survey at Masirah Island's turtle nesting sites - ... sea turtle nesting areas. The initiative aims to support the regulation of coastal activities based on sustainable environmental principles. The... (Added: 18-Apr-2026 Hits: 173)

• Turtle nest markers impacted by high tides, weather on Longboat Key | Your Observer - Turtle nest markers are wooden stakes planted in the ground to show where sea turtle nests have been laid. Mother sea turtles crawl onto the beach... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 54)

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