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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Sea turtle nesting season underway on Anna Maria Island - Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring reported eight sea turtle nests over the past week, marking the first nests of the 2026 season... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 77)

• Baldwin County students learn sea turtle conservation through Share the Beach program - As Alabama's Gulf Coast Share the Beach sea turtle preservation program celebrates its 25th anniversary, hundreds of Baldwin County students are... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 70)

• Sea Turtle Nesting Season Officially Begins on Ambergris Caye - The 2026 sea turtle nesting season has officially started in northern Ambergris Caye, with the first four nests confirmed. (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 66)

• Jekyll Island launches live tracker for sea turtle nesting season - Sea turtle nesting season has commenced on Jekyll Island, allowing visitors a new interactive way to track conservation efforts. (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 106)

• AMI Sea Turtle Nesting - Sea turtle nesting season is underway on Anna Maria Island, and beachgoers are being asked to help keep the shoreline safe. (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 75)

• First sea turtle nests of the season found on Israel's beaches - The nesting season for female loggerhead and green sea turtles began in May and will continue through August along Israel's Mediterranean coast. The... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 70)

• Sea Turtle Rescue - Sea Turtle Rescue. Sea Turtle Rescue. 4 views - 1 hour ago...more. WGNO-TV / ABC26 / WNOL38. 23.2K. Subscribe. 0. Share. Save. Report... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 88)

• Centre Opens To Save Sick And Injured Marine Turtles - The first sea turtles... "While the focus is local, the impact will be global, with research contributing to guiding the future of sea turtle... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 37)

• Franklin County students name sea turtle - FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - For the first time, the St. George Island Sea Turtle Patrol will be tagging 10 sea turtles on St. George Island... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 235)

• Sea turtle program coordinator Matthew Godfrey to speak - Godfrey, the North Carolina Sea Turtle Project coordinator for the Wildlife Resources Commission, is the the featured guest this month for the... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 38)

• Institute for Marine Mammal Science invites public to endangered sea turtle release in Biloxi - The event comes as IMMS recognizes Endangered Species Day and highlights its work with Kemp's ridley sea turtles, the most endangered. (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 71)

• Two rare sea turtles freed from fishing nets off Con Dao - Two environmental workers in Con Dao Special Zone rescued two rare sea turtles entangled in drifting fishing nets while collecting rubbish at sea. (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 63)

• Massive sea turtle migration brings around 330,000 turtles to Mexico's shores - More than 330000 olive ridley sea turtles have arrived in southern Mexico in a mass nesting phenomenon known as an 'arribada' (an arrival),... (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 120)

• Sea turtle Young Frankenstein released at Cape Cod beach after long recovery - The New England Aquarium released its final two Kemp's ridley sea turtles of the season early Tuesday morning at West Dennis Beach. (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 97)

• Thousands of sea turtles return to Mexico for 'Arribada' - Hundreds of thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a mass nesting event. (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 112)

• Thousands of Sea Turtles Flood Mexican Beach in Rare Mass Nesting Event - A remarkable natural spectacle unfolded on La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca, Mexico, as thousands of sea turtles emerged from the ocean to nest within... (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 79)

• Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach - Watch: Endangered sea turtle makes 5,000-mile journey back to Texas from Wales - Damaged golf course. Watch: Golf course left badly damaged by... (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 94)

• Chinese diver stopped at Makassar over alleged sea turtle hunting - The Makassar Immigration Office in South Sulawesi has arrested a Chinese national for hunting and killing a sea turtle, a protected species in... (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 68)

• In Türkiye's Antalya, a diver and a sea turtle forge a five-year bond - An aerial view of free diver Sercan Demirkaya paddling his yellow canoe near the Cayagzi Port entrance, accompanied by his long-time sea turtle... (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 73)

• Hope, the sea turtle, returns to the ocean - Hope, a 150lb sea turtle is released back into the ocean off the coast of Key West after receiving an amputation due to a serious flipper injury. (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 100)

• Free diver's extraordinary friendship with sea turtle "Mahmut" - Free diver's extraordinary friendship with sea turtle "Mahmut". Sercan Demirkaya, a volunteer free diver who collects marine litter off the coast... (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 70)

• Beach Cleanup Volunteers Find Rare, Endangered Sea Turtle Among 10,000 Pieces of Trash - The Kemp's ridley sea turtle - the most endangered species of the reptile - had been hooked by an angler on a fishing pier in South Carolina. (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 104)

• Green sea turtle fronts new anti-litter campaign on the Northern Beaches - A green sea turtle image will be shown on litter trucks, bins and in other high-use public spaces, as a powerful visual reminder of the impact litter... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 41)

• Inside the Life of the 2000-Pound Leatherback Sea Turtle - Leatherback turtles are found in all oceans except the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans. Leatherback sea turtles start life the same size as other sea... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 51)

• New England Aquarium Releases 18 Sea Turtles Back Into the Ocean - 18 Rescued Sea Turtles Released Into the Ocean After Rehab - From Rescue to Rehabilitation - A 24-Hour Journey South - How Sea Turtles Are Safely... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 77)

• Free Sea Turtle Fest educates visitors on beach conservation - Fernandina Beach is hosting a free Sea Turtle Fest on 4/18 with a concentration on conservation with live music, food and activities for families. (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 96)

• Rescued sea turtles return to the wild on the shores of Oak Island - A sea turtle released on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean at Oak Island, N.C.. A group of 29 sea turtles returned to the wild Tuesday at a public... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 82)

• Rescued sea turtles return to the wild on the shores of Oak Island - A group of 29 rescued sea turtles made their way toward the Atlantic Ocean during a public release event on Tuesday at East Beach Access in Oak... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 105)

• Petition: Turtle Eggs Are Being Stolen From Endangered Sea Turtle Nests - Allegedly stolen sea turtle eggs at Playa Escobilla threaten the olive ridley population. Demand PROFEPA investigate and act now. (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 96)

• Rare Sea Turtles Found Dead on Pakistan's Gwadar Coast - The discovery of three dead sea turtles along Pakistan's southwestern coastline has renewed concerns over the growing threats to marine life,... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 49)

• How a Sea Turtle Rescue From Tangled Fishing Gear Led to a Life-Saving Diagnosis - A green sea turtle nearly died due to fishing line entanglement. This, however, was only the beginning of his harrowing story. (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 79)

• Sea turtle named after WLOX reporter returns, providing rare data on Gulf habitat - In December, five Kemp's Ridley sea turtles were released just south of Cat Island. Two of those turtles were equipped with satellite tracking devices... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 195)

• Mumbai Police rescues a 100 kg rare Loggerhead Sea Turtle in coordination with RAWW - Mumbai Police and RAWW rescued a 100kg rare loggerhead sea turtle off Mumbai, treated it, and shifted it to Dahanu's transit rehab center. (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 87)

• Mumbai Police rescue 100-kg endangered Loggerhead sea turtle - Mumbai Police personnel rescued a distressed 100-kg Loggerhead sea turtle after finding it struggling to swim and floating on the surface of the... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 90)

• Houston Zoo treats endangered sea turtle rescued in Wales ahead of return to Gulf - The Houston Zoo said its veterinary team is treating Rhossi, a sea turtle that was found and rescued on a Welsh beach in 2023, before releasing... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 70)

• 270-pound loggerhead sea turtle Timmy returns to Atlantic after rehabilitation in Key West - After weeks of rehab, Timmy, a 270-pound loggerhead sea turtle, returned to the Atlantic in Key West as hundreds gathered for her release on... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 82)

• Tides of Change: SCU Students Step Up for Sea Turtle Conservation - ... sea turtles and their nesting grounds. These interactions allowed students to share important conservation messages while strengthening their... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 93)

• 'A banner year': South Carolina island logs nearly 500 sea turtle nests in standout season - Kiawah Island in South Carolina is seeing a standout sea turtle season as hatchlings begin their race from nest to ocean. (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 99)

• IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Police rescue loggerhead sea turtle spotted struggling in Arabian Sea - Mumbai Police and RAWW rescue a rare loggerhead sea turtle found struggling in the Arabian Sea The turtle was treated and shifted to Dahanu for... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 28)

• 55 newborn turtles die along Florida beach after nearby lights lured them away from ocean water - More than 50 newborn loggerhead sea turtles were killed overnight on Anna... More than 50 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings died overnight on... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 41)

• Released Sea Turtle Waddles Into The Sunset #turtles #animals - Is there anything more beautiful than seeing an animal return where they belong? Throwback Thursday to this incredible olive ridley sea turtle's... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 75)

• OIB Sea Turtle Protection Organization funds wildlife-safe streetlights - The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization (OIBSTPO) last week announced the installation of wildlife-safe streetlights in Ocean Isle... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 96)

• Green sea turtle rescued in Philippines' Zamboanga del Norte region - PAGADIAN CITY: A female green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) was safely rescued, tagged, and released back into the ocean after it was entangled in a... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 148)

• Volunteers protect sea turtle nests along Alabama beaches - Before most beachgoers lay out their towels, volunteers with Share The Beach have already walked miles of shoreline looking for sea turtle nests. (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 127)

• More than 1000 sea turtle nests on islands - The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that sea turtle nesting season continues to be in full swing on the islands,... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 88)

• Giant Sea Turtle Trapped in Sand Dunes Spotted by Beachgoers - A group of beachgoers came together to rescue a giant sea turtle after it became trapped in deep sand while attempting to nest. (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 97)

• Sea Turtle Season is strong so far for leatherbacks and loggerheads - As for loggerhead sea turtle nests, they believe this might be their top season to date with a total of over 12000 nests and counting. This season has... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 90)

• New federal rule could ramp up risks for sea turtles in Florida - A loggerhead sea turtle swims underwater at night, illuminated by divers. A new federal rule that stands to dramatically weaken Endangered Species Act... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 105)

• Two Loggerhead Sea Turtles Released at MacArthur Beach State Park - Boca Raton, FL - July 16, 2026 - Two juvenile loggerhead sea turtles were released into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday by the Friends of John D. (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• Release of endangered sea turtle rescued in Mass. postponed due to wildfire smoke - A critically endangered sea turtle's scheduled return to the Atlantic Ocean has been postponed by a week because of the Canadian wildfire smoke... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 84)

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