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• 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: 75)

• 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: 70)

• 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: 62)

• 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: 62)

• 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: 58)

• 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: 67)

• 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: 57)

• 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: 138)

• 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: 65)

• 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: 65)

• 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: 110)

• 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: 73)

• 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: 78)

• 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: 65)

• 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: 76)

• 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: 63)

• 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: 114)

• 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: 70)

• 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: 81)

• 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: 74)

• 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: 77)

• 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: 115)

• 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: 91)

• 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: 161)

• 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: 131)

• 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: 67)

• Navy secures 62 sea turtle eggs at Los Muertos Beach - Members of the Twelfth Naval Zone made the find under Operation Lifesaver Summer 2026. The eggs were handed to officials handling sea turtle... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 106)

• Texas' record sea turtle boom has a heartbreaking downside - The discovery comes as young sea turtles are washing back ashore elsewhere along the Texas coast following a record-breaking nesting season. Known as... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 107)

• Study Reveals Two Distinct Migration Strategies Among Male Green Turtles - Male sea turtles are particularly difficult to study because, unlike females, they rarely return to land after entering the ocean as hatchlings. (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 25)

• 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: 29)

• 162 sea turtle hatchlings released | The Freeman - A total of 162 green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings emerged from a protected nesting site along Alona Beach in Barangay Tawala, Panglao,... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 98)

• 162 green sea turtle hatchlings released off Panglao, Bohol - A total of 162 green sea turtle hatchlings were successfully released into the waters off a beach resort in Panglao town, Bohol. (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 82)

• More green sea turtle hatchlings emerge in Bohol - CEBU CITY - Another batch of green sea turtle hatchlings successfully emerged from a protected nesting site on Alona Beach in Barangay Tawala,... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 116)

• 200 Loggerhead sea turtles hatch near Mickler's Landing - Nearly 200 sea turtles hatched Saturday morning near Mickler's Landing, as Mickler's Landing Turtle Patrol shared fascinating facts about sea... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 75)

• First Chamber Upholds Ruling in Favor of Temporary Building Regulations to Protect the... - First Chamber Upholds Ruling in Favor of Temporary Building Regulations to Protect the Ostional Sea Turtle Nesting Site... sea turtles in this... (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 132)

• Jupiter beach dance event adjusts after turtle nesting concerns - ... sea turtles during nesting season... sea turtles during nesting season. "Happy Beach Dancing" has built a following on Jupiter Beach, drawing... (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 46)

• A sea turtle's gift: Building a family - By Joe Murphy. People gaze at me with a puzzled expression when I explain that a nesting loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) helped build our... (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 51)

• Volunteers protect sea turtles on Anna Maria Island - (WWSB) - Every morning before beachgoers arrive, volunteers from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch walk miles of shoreline protecting sea turtle nests. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 63)

• Worries mount over meeting about Gulf oil-and-gas work - The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the world's rarest and the official state sea turtle of Texas. It's an endangered species that nests on Texas coasts. (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 83)

• FWC shares tips to protect nesting sea turtles - Sea turtle nesting season has begun and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors how they... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 69)

• Something good: Rescued sea turtle, Calypso, returns to the Gulf after months of recovery - Saving the Sea Turtles ' Nesting Grounds in Palm Beach, Florida... Something good: Rescued sea turtle, Calypso, returns to the Gulf after months of... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 65)

• Protection of Sea Turtle Nests in Mexico: Chiapas Authorities Halt ATV Activities in Puerto Arista - Therefore, it was reiterated that activities endangering sea turtles or their habitat will not be allowed. In case of non-compliance, sanctions will... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 122)

• Watch: Olive Ridley hatchlings were just seen at Puri beach-here's why it matter - ... sea turtles, during which hundreds of thousands of these turtles come... Of these, the Gahirmatha Beach is known as the largest nesting site of Olive... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 54)

• California Man Accused of Trying to Illegally Export 292 Trafficked Turtles - Although loggerheads are found around the world, they are also the most abundant sea turtle species that nests in the U.S. They reside in coastal... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 70)

• This new interactive live Sea Turtle Tracker allows visitors to monitor active Georgia sea turtle nests - If you love learning all about sea turtles, then you've gotta check out the new live Jekyll Island Sea Turtle Tracker! (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 50)

• Florida sea turtle nests surge early: 1,450 loggerhead and 1,008 leatherback nests tallied - Florida's sea turtle nesting season is already off to an impressive start, and researchers say it could be a big year. (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 75)

• How to help protect South Carolina's sea turtles during nesting season - HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) - From now to October 31, sea turtles will be laying their nests on South Carolina beaches, and hatchlings will be... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 92)

• Bay Area man charged with trying to export hundreds of turtles illegally - Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings on sand.... Baby loggerhead sea turtles heading to the sea.... Loggerhead turtles are found around the world and are... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 59)

• Hot sand, cooling rain: How South Florida weather can shape whether sea turtles are male or female - For sea turtles, temperature plays a major role in determining whether a hatchling develops as male or female. Warmer nest temperatures generally... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 76)

• Sea turtle hatchlings receive some help finding their way to open water - Sea turtle hatchlings in the Tampa Bay area received some help with finding their way to open water. Treasure Island firefighters say they found... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 79)

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