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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Setback for rare sea turtle Rhossi amid pneumonia concern | North Wales Pioneer - Rare sea turtle Rhossi is resilient and under the care of experts at Houston Zoo after a setback to his return to the wild. (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 24)

• Endangered Sea Turtle Makes Remarkable Recovery After Near-Death 'Cold-Stunning' - Rhossi, an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, weighed just 2 lbs. when he was found on a Welsh beach. After two years of rehabilitation,... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 38)

• 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: 108)

• Sea Turtle Alliance donates 50 children's books to inspire the next generation of Turtle Guardians - The Sea Turtle Alliance is helping inspire the next generation of environmental champions by donating 50 copies of the award-nominated [...]... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 20)

• Brighton turtle rescuer nominated for BBC Make A Difference Award - Williams, who set up the sea turtle rehabilitation and repatriation centre, helps to look after turtles who wash up on UK shores because of storms,... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 32)

• Abandoned fishing gear leads to deaths of 2 loggerhead sea turtles at Brevard Zoo, officials say - - Two Florida loggerhead sea turtles have been humanely euthanized after suffering irreparable injuries from "ghost gear" and derelict fishing... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 20)

• Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5000-mile trek from Wales to Texas - Kemp's ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia. (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 75)

• Back in the Ocean: Nine Sea Turtles Are Home Because of SeaWorld Orlando - Cold stress is what happens when water temperatures drop below what a sea turtle can handle, and it's serious. The animals become lethargic... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 67)

• Fishermen in Ca Mau rescue a rare 120kg sea turtle caught in their net. - TPO - While fishing at sea, a fisherman in Ca Mau discovered a sea turtle nearly 1 meter long and weighing about 120 kg caught in his net. (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 88)

• Man rescues sea turtle tangled in net at Phuket beach - PHUKET - A man has been widely praised after rescuing a sea turtle trapped in a discarded fishing net at Layan Beach in Phuket, before safely... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• 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: 78)

• Dat Mui Border Guard Station releases rare sea turtle back into the sea. - Tran Be Ngoan (born in 1987, residing in Kinh Dao hamlet, Dat Mui commune) discovered a sea turtle, nearly 1 meter long and weighing about 120 kg,... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 58)

• 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: 84)

• Ca Mau: A sea turtle weighing over 120kg is released back into the sea. - Ngoan brought the sea turtle onto the boat, carried out rescue measures, and reported the incident to the Dat Mui Border Guard Station. Subsequently,... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 86)

• 120kg green sea turtle released into wild in Ca Mau - 120kg green sea turtle released into wild in Ca Mau. 18/07/2026 13:30. The turtle was discovered by local fisherman Tran Be Ngoan of Dat Mui commune... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 47)

• SeaWorld Orlando Is Why Nine Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Are Back Home - SeaWorld Orlando just returned nine rehabilitated sea turtles to the Atlantic after a brutal Florida winter nearly killed them. (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: 117)

• 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: 101)

• Bye-Bye Bolognese: Sea turtle released at St.George Island - Bolognese was one of 600 sea turtles that went into Gulf Specimen Marine Lab's care after a cold stun event in February. Over four months later,... (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: 53)

• 9 rescued sea turtles released back into the wild in Ocean City, Maryland - 9 rescued sea turtles released back into the wild in Ocean City, Maryland. 4 views - 4 minutes ago...more. WJZ. 173K. Subscribe. 0. Share. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 64)

• 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: 134)

• 9 rehabilitated sea turtles released in Ocean City after months of National Aquarium care - Nine Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Return to Atlantic Ocean in Ocean City****OCEAN CITY, Md.** - Hundreds of spectators gathered along Ocean City's... (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 37)

• Eyes of the turtle - On World Sea Turtle Day Tuesday, a special patient on Jekyll Island got a sight boost thanks to a regional eye surgeon. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 49)

• 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: 64)

• Something Good: Bolognese the sea turtle released after rehab - The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab shared photos of their latest sea turtle release, sending Bolognese home after a long stay at the lab. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 34)

• 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: 50)

• Save Turtles Run returns to Con Dao for fifth anniversary - The Save Turtles Run is returning to Con Dao for its fifth anniversary, featuring 21km, 10km, and 5km races to promote sea turtle conservation. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 48)

• National Aquarium releases sea turtles in Ocean City: 'A true treasure' - Nine rehabilitated sea turtles were released on Ocean City beach after six months of National Aquarium care, marking a milestone for conservation. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 70)

• National Aquarium releases nine rescued sea turtles into ocean in Ocean City - Nine rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the ocean in Ocean City after over six months of care by the National Aquarium. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 71)

• Charity says remains of critically endangered sea turtle seized on Paros - A resident on the Aegean Sea resort island of Paros faces prosecution after the dessicated remains of a critically endangered sea turtle were... (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 71)

• Rally for a cause at the 6th annual Pickleball for Sea Turtles tournament - PORT ST. JOE, Fla. (WMBB) - Returning for the 6th year in a row is the Annual Pickleball for Sea Turtles Tournament happening at Frank Pate Park... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 33)

• 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: 85)

• 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: 123)

• National Aquarium rehabilitates sea turtles rescued from cold stun - The National Aquarium rescues and rehabilitates endangered sea turtles suffering from cold stun, helping them recover before returning to the... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 58)

• Houston man accused of trafficking boots made from endangered sea turtles - A Houston man has been indicted in connection with trafficking boots made from endangered sea turtles, according to Nicholas J. Ganjei,... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 48)

• Rescue Center Reveals How They Saved A Turtle That Was Covered In Organisms - After a sea turtle covered in organisms washed up on shore, many had lost hope. Luckily this rescue swooped in and saved the day. (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 49)

• 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: 55)

• National Aquarium rescues sea turtles from cold stun - National Aquarium rescues sea turtles from cold stun. 1 view - 5 minutes ago...more. WMAR-2 News. 147K. Subscribe. (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 37)

• One of the world's rarest sea turtles found stranded in Texas - A Kemp's ridley sea turtle has been rescued in Texas in critical condition, highlighting the fragility of its survival. (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 49)

• Turtle Watch new volunteer meeting is March 24 in G.S. - ... sea turtles through public outreach and education. Sea turtle monitoring in Alabama started in 2003 and two years later the Friends of the Bon... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 34)

• 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: 71)

• 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: 66)

• Rising California sea temperatures trigger legal requirement to protect endangered sea turtles - A heatwave in the Pacific Ocean has triggered a legal requirement to protect loggerhead sea turtles, which are endangered species listed as... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 59)

• 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: 98)

• MO THE SEA TURTLE TURNS 50! CELEBRATE WORLD TURTLE DAY AT NATIONAL SEA... - ... at National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham, where beloved resident sea turtle Mo is celebrating an incredible 50th birthday on World Turtle Day, 23 May. (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 34)

• Audubon Aquarium releasing rescued sea turtles off Dauphin Island - After months of rehabilitation, the Audubon Aquarium will release nine rescued sea turtles back into the Gulf off Dauphin Island Thursday, May 21. (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 81)

• Quang Tri authorities release three endangered sea turtles back to the wild - Green sea turtles are classified as endangered and are among the rare marine species prioritised for protection in Vietnam. They are listed in the... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 53)

• 'Sir Hooks a Lot', 'Stag' Return to Ocean After Brevard Zoo Rehabilitates Injured Sea Turtles - Two juvenile green sea turtles are back in the Atlantic after a successful public release Thursday afternoon at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 55)

• Pacific Heat Wave Triggers Legal Requirement to Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles - ... sea turtles, due to unusually warm waters off southern California. The agency must take action by June 1 to avoid the risk of a lawsuit, the... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 157)

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