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News : News : Year : 2026

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• A Kemp's Ridley sea turtle nest located in Volusia County - "This is the rarest of all sea turtles and we are lucky to now have two of them. This particular turtle has very distinctive marks on her shell so... (Added: 14-May-2026 Hits: 147)

• Sea turtle eggs found as nesting season starts - Marine conservationists have secured a nest with 114 eggs of an olive ridley sea turtle found along the shore of this town at dawn on Tuesday. (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 115)

• Loggerhead sea turtle to return to sea after seven surgeries - A loggerhead sea turtle rescued from fishing gear injuries on Jeju Island will be released Thursday after seven surgeries and years of... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 63)

• Naples sea turtle nesting season ends soon with record 558 nests - (WINK) - Sea turtle nesting season in Naples will end in two weeks. While new nests are unlikely now, hatching activity is still strong, with three... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 109)

• Green turtles buck trend of species decline, offering hope for conservationists - All six other sea turtle species are still vulnerable or critically endangered apart from the flatback turtle, whose status is unclear because of data... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 87)

• My View: Saving sea turtles starts with you | Observer Local News - 'Even after nesting seasons ends, sea turtle conservation is important, and there is much that you can do during the rest of the year.' (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 88)

• Conservation Heroes: Destiny Lepera - This summer, I had the opportunity to be involved in so many different parts of sea turtle conservation, from directly helping care for sea turtles in... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 69)

• How to feed Sea Turtles their favorite food in Disney Dreamlight Valley - One such quest you may encounter is feeding the Sea Turtles their favorite food. Recommended Videos. All Critters have very specific loves, likes, and... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 104)

• Rescued loggerhead sea turtle returns to Pacific after 7 years of care - Seven years ago, a badly injured loggerhead sea turtle washed ashore on the coast of Jeju Island, entangled in abandoned fishing gear and... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 79)

• More than 1,000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean in El Ticuiz, Mexico... - More than 1000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean in El Ticuiz, Mexico, according to Andres Aguilar Mendoza, the municipal president of... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 109)

• Sea Turtle's Life Hangs in the Balance After Becoming Entangled in Fishing Net - Check out this incredible rescue as a group of boaters spot a sea turtle tangled in a net and step in to set it free. Rafael Lee, from Costa Rica,... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 94)

• 20 rescued sea turtles released into ocean off Indonesia's Bali - Indonesia releases 20 rescued sea turtles into ocean off Bali after police discover 22 animals aboard abandoned boat near Serangan Island. (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 60)

• Sea Turtle Found Struggling in Ocean Sparks Urgent Rescue - Heartwarming footage by Nicole Pampanin captures the rescue of a sea turtle found entangled in fishing netting in the ocean. (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 89)

• Beachgoers rescue sea turtle in Lanzarote - Beachgoers rescue a loggerhead sea turtle in Lanzarote. Find out what happened at Caleta de Caballo and what to do if you find an injured turtle. (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 64)

• Loggerhead sea turtle returns to Jeju waters after 7 years and 7 surgeries - A loggerhead sea turtle that suffered severe injuries after becoming entangled in fishing nets and gear is returning to the ocean after seven... (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 79)

• Tangled Turtle Saved By US Coast Guard Crew - SEA TURTLE RESCUE: A Coast Guard crew spotted a large loggerhead tangled in crab-pot line about a mile offshore near Venice, Florida. (Added: 14-Oct-2026 Hits: 97)

• Keep Hope Alive: 150-pound sea turtle overcomes the odds and returns to the sea on Sept. 11 - On 9/11, the community celebrated a powerful moment of survival and unity as Hope, a 150-pound adult female loggerhead sea turtle, swam back into... (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 19)

• 500 green sea turtle hatchlings released in Kertih - Terengganu releases 500 green sea turtle hatchlings at Ma' Daerah Turtle Sanctuary to support conservation and protect marine ecosystemsKERTIH: A... (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 101)

• 500 green sea turtle hatchlings released in Terengganu - KERTIH: A total of 500 one-day-old green sea turtle hatchlings, each measuring 2.5cm, were released into the sea at the Ma' Daerah Turtle... (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 101)

• 'Turtle Lady' wins Merdeka Award | The Star - ... Sea Turtle Society for her work that had a significant impact on sea turtle biology and conservation through the course of her career that saw her... (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 31)

• Five sea turtles released back into the sea after rescue | The Jerusalem Post - ... Ran (top) and Nidal (bottom), two young green sea turtles, during breakfast in the rehabilitation pool at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center. (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 31)

• Loggerhead sea turtle rescued in Italy laid eggs on the Mugla coast | Reuters Connect - MUGLA, TURKIYE - SEPTEMBER 14: Conservation teams protect nesting site of loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) on Sarigerme Beach in Mugla,... (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 105)

• Loggerhead sea turtle rescued in Italy lays eggs on Türkiye's Mugla coast - A total of 37 hatchlings emerged from the nest made by 'Azimut,' a sea turtle rescued and treated in Italy after being caught in fishing nets in... (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 105)

• Reconnect: Let Nature Do the Work - Surrounded by sea turtles, coastal trails, and marine conservation efforts, it's a place that invites quiet reflection. Nature becomes the focus... (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 148)

• Watch Sea turtle hatchlings scurry to the Atlantic in St. Augustine - Watch Sea turtle hatchlings scurry to the Atlantic in St. Augustine. Lucia Viti. More Videos. (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 30)

• Specialists continue care of sea turtle found with cracked shell on Cancun beach - Cancun, Q.R. -- An adult sea turtle found with a cracked shell on a Cancun beach continues to be cared for by medical specialists. (Added: 14-Sep-2026 Hits: 27)

• Rare leatherback dubbed 'Worm' spotted nesting in daylight on Palm Beach County beach - Photo - Leatherback Sea Turtle.JPEG. Loggerhead Marinelife Center said the sighting is unusual, as leatherback sea turtles typically nest at night. (Added: 15-Apr-2026 Hits: 106)

• Beach Cleanup Volunteers Find Rare, Endangered Sea Turtle Among 10000 Pieces of Trash - Volunteers taking part in a litter sweep in Folly Beach, S.C., found a Kemp's ridley sea turtle. The reptile is the smallest, rarest and most... (Added: 15-Apr-2026 Hits: 178)

• IOP beach renourishment crosses paths with turtle nesting and hatchling season - Sea turtle nesting season on the Isle of Palms is coinciding this year with a large-scale beach renourishment. How are the turtles taking it? (Added: 15-Aug-2026 Hits: 150)

• Boat-struck sea turtle is back in the water as long recovery continues in Florida - A recovering sea turtle named Familia is back in the water after a difficult stretch in intensive care, marking a hopeful milestone in what... (Added: 15-Aug-2026 Hits: 123)

• Hundreds of sea turtles are stranded in Cape Cod each year. An 'amazing network' has... - Massachusetts beaches have become a 'hotspot for mass stranding of sea turtles ', so an annual rescue effort has grown. (Added: 15-Aug-2026 Hits: 89)

• Sea turtles return to sea amid Singapore's conservation efforts - A sea turtle crawls toward the sea after being released on Small Sister's Island in Singapore, Aug. 14, 2026. Singapore's National Parks Board... (Added: 15-Aug-2026 Hits: 101)

• From Wales with love: Stranded sea turtle Rhossi back in Texas after epic 5k-mile trek - NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to the care team of Rhossi, a sea turtle from the Gulf of Mexico that was returned to Texas this week after getting... (Added: 15-Aug-2026 Hits: 131)

• 55 loggerhead hatchlings die on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach - SEA TURTLE DEATHS. 55 loggerhead hatchlings die on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach. BY Sarah Blazonis Manatee County. PUBLISHED 12:30 PM ET Aug. 15... (Added: 15-Aug-2026 Hits: 111)

• Help Protect Local Sea Turtles by Adopting a Nest | Sarasota Magazine - The adoption fee supports Mote's sea turtle research and conservation work and helps biologists understand their biology and behavior. (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 152)

• Folly Beach Turtle Watch holds first public nest inventory; 116 loggerhead nests tallied - Sea turtle nesting season is well underway on Folly Beach, and volunteers are already getting a glimpse of loggerhead sea turtles. (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 118)

• North Carolina Aquarium's STAR Center updates on sea turtles in care on Roanoke Island - MANTEO, Dare County - The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is sharing an update on several sea turtles currently receiving care at its... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 65)

• Florida sea turtle buries eggs beside abandoned tent as patrol warns beach clutter can block nests - For sea turtles, the beach is not just a recreational destination; it is a critical habitat. Nesting females already face a difficult trip from the... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 136)

• How much is wildlife tourism worth? N.C. survey targets coastal bird and sea turtle watchers - North Carolina's coast draws visitors for the beach, but many also come to see coastal birds, sea turtles, and other wildlife. (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 65)

• After one city cut checkout bags by 80 percent, records from 45,000 beach cleanups... - A city banned plastic grocery bags and bag litter on shorelines fell by up to 47%. But what was really happening to sea turtles and ocean wildlife... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 287)

• Environmental teams monitor sea turtle nesting on Al Jabal Al Akhdar beaches - Benghazi - The Marine Biology Society of Libya's Sea Turtle Project Team, in cooperation with the Community Development Department of al-Jabal... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 81)

• Cumberland Island sea turtle nests double historical average - The 2026 season has been a banner year for sea turtle nests on Cumberland Island, with numbers doubling their 25-year average, officials said... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 158)

• Promising sea turtle season continues | News-Leader, Fernandina Beach Florida - Ronda Bokram, president of the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, led the first public sea turtle nest excavation of the 2026 sea turtle nesting... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 111)

• Ocean Isle Beach sea turtle group pushes for turtle-friendly lighting legislation - ... sea turtle nesting sites. The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization has raised money to install amber LED streetlights closest to... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 179)

• Florida man listed endangered sea turtle shell for $2,700 on Facebook, and now faces a felony - Sea turtles play an important role in coastal ecosystems that help support Florida's beaches, reefs, recreation economy, and local identity. (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 134)

• Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital partners with Brevard Zoo to expand specialized care... - East Coast Zoological Foundation's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center at Brevard Zoo treats hundreds of sick and injured sea turtles each year, many... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 153)

• Entangled sea turtle rescued from fishing net - PHUKET - An entangled olive ridley sea turtle was rescued from a discarded fishing net after being found in a distressed state on the Karon beach... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 145)

• Why the most endangered sea turtles in the world are getting stranded very far from home - An endangered sea turtle named Lucky washed up in Nova Scotia last year. Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of why she and other turtles... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 141)

• Conservationists warn that climate change, construction affecting sea turtles - RACE TO SAVE SEA TURTLES Conservationists warn climate change and construction affecting sea turtles They are calling for quick action to save sea... (Added: 15-Jun-2026 Hits: 58)

• Kemp's ridley sea turtles surpass Texas nesting record in 2026 - Hundreds more Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests have been found in Texas in 2026 than any year since authorities began tracking the endangered... (Added: 15-Jun-2026 Hits: 179)

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