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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Indonesian police foil turtle-smuggling ring in Bali, rescue 21 live animals - Authorities in Indonesia's tourist island of Bali foiled an attempt to illegally trade 21 protected green sea turtles, police said on Friday. Bali... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 65)

• Rehabilitated sea turtles have homecoming on Ocean City beach - Several rehabilitated sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean in Ocean City on Thursday. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 49)

• Turtle watchers urge beachgoers to give nesting loggerheads space on Anna Maria Island - (WWSB) - Loggerhead sea turtle nesting remains busy on Anna Maria Island, and Turtle Watch officials are urging beachgoers to give the animals room. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 50)

• Slow down and you might see green sea turtles, and their bobbing heads, in the bay - Learn how to help scientists continue their work to help green sea turtles in San Diego at the " Sea Turtle Science Talk" on June 20 at the Tijuana... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 42)

• Loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat returns home after three-month rehabilitation at... - A sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat is back in the wild after spending three months recovering at the Marine Science Center in Volusia... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 55)

• Advocates launch petition for sea turtle protections as Jupiter beach dance parties continue - The controversy around nighttime beach dance parties and sea turtle nesting areas in Jupiter does not appear to be over. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 53)

• Police in Bali foil an attempt to trade protected 21 live green sea turtles - Authorities in Bali have foiled an illegal trade of 21 protected green sea turtles. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 62)

• Pawleys Island residents spot 'day-nester' sea turtle - Last night residences caputred a rare sught in pawleys Island.On thusday, a female "day-nester" sea turtle was seen laying eggs and retreasting... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 127)

• Endangered sea turtles shatter Texas nesting record by mid-June - Before the middle of June, Texas had already broken its annual record for endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests, raising hopes that years of... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 81)

• Jupiter's Happy Beach Dancing host open to relocating amid sea turtle concerns - The Town of Jupiter said there would be adjustments to reduce the amount of lighting used during the events to avoid disturbing nesting sea turtles,... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 61)

• A sea turtle's gift: Building a family | Opinion - People gaze at me with a puzzled expression when I explain that a nesting loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) helped build our family. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 69)

• NOAA Sea Turtle Science Talk At The Tijuana Estuary - Did you know green sea turtles live in San Diego's South Bay? Join local experts on Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 56)

• Death of Kemp's ridley sea turtle sparks outrage, local group spreads awareness - Death of Kemp's ridley sea turtle sparks outrage, local group spreads awareness. 9 views - 46 minutes ago...more... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 38)

• Nine Baltimore-themed sea turtles released back to ocean after rehabilitation - Bearing names of Baltimore neighborhoods, nine sea turtles have been returned to the ocean following rehabilitation at the National Aquarium. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 70)

• Thief steals Flagler Sea Turtle Patrol ATV, leaving volunteers in bind - The theft of the Flagler County Sea Turtle Patrol ATV has forced volunteers to walk as they patrol beaches for sea turtle nests. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 58)

• 670-plus sea turtle nests documented on islands - The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that its sea turtle team had documented a total of 664 loggerhead and seven green sea... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 79)

• Creative Clay Sea Turtles in Year 1 - They then used their creativity and modelling skills to make sphere and cylinder shapes, transforming their pinch pots into fantastic sea turtles. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 33)

• Rare 'day-nester' sea turtle seen on Pawleys Island! - CHECK THIS OUT! South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (S.C.U.T.E.) shared a video of a rare occasion where a sea turtle laid her eggs on the... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 56)

• DENR, community partners release 70 sea turtle hatchlings in Zambales - IBA, Zambales (PIA) - Community groups and government partners helped return 70 olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings to the... (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 193)

• Endangered sea turtle recovering after being stranded on Texas beach - A massive Kemp's ridley sea turtle that washed ashore along the Texas coast is now recovering after being rescued by researchers last week and... (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 87)

• Tracking male sea turtles just got easier - Male sea turtle populations are declining. A new technique from UGA researchers will enable researchers to create an official database of male... (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 43)

• Sea turtle shells reveal hidden records of ocean change - ... sea turtles. Using radiocarbon methods from archaeology, researchers show that sea turtle shell plates are biological time capsules that record... (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 31)

• Nine meters of fishing net found in dead turtle - Leatherback turtles are the world's largest sea turtles and are listed as an endangered species in Taiwan. Most Popular - 1. Carlos Alcaraz has... (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 67)

• Rare sea turtle found in Texas battling pneumonia after rescue - The endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle that washed up in Galveston earlier this month remains in critical condition. (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 57)

• Florida's Sea Turtle Capital - Palm Beach County has been designated the Sea Turtle Capital of Florida, highlighting its leadership in sea turtle nesting, conservation,... (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 85)

• Sea turtle expert to discuss conservation at Museum of Coastal Carolina community day - A marine biologist who has spent decades studying sea turtles in Costa Rica will speak at the Brunswick County Community Day this Saturday at the... (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 52)

• Male sea turtles are vanishing, but we have a new way to find them - A single egg now helps scientists study hidden male sea turtles and understand their role in survival and long term conservation. (Added: 19-Mar-2026 Hits: 70)

• Fort Myers Beach begins new sand haul project in the middle of shorebird nesting season... - ... sea turtle nesting season. Turtle Time has relocated four sea turtle nests so far in order to avoid impacts. The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 50)

• Jawakara Islands Maldives and Olive Ridley Project launch Indian Ocean's first dedicated Sea Turtle - Guided by the One Health model - which recognises the interconnectedness of animal, human, and ecosystem health - the Sea Turtle Health Institute... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 31)

• 'Dark, flat and clear': How the Amelia Island community protects nesting sea turtles - On Thursday, May 14, a sea turtle was released at Main Beach as part of the Wild Amelia Festival. A crowd of people watched as a juvenile green... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 52)

• First loggerhead sea turtle nest of season found - Although sea turtle nesting season begins officially on May 1, Turtle Watch volunteers started patrolling the Island beaches on April 15 to ensure... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 48)

• Sand replenishment projects threaten sea turtle nesting season along Palm Beach County coast - Marine life experts say beach renourishment efforts are necessary but carry risks for sea turtles, whose nesting season is already underway along... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 58)

• Superstition, Fishing and Pollution: Three Fatal Threats for Sea Turtles - Why aren't awareness campaigns for fishermen and citizens enough to stop the slaughter of sea turtles? How can legal frameworks be adapted to the... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 111)

• Three endangered sea turtles released to nature - ... sea turtle species, prioritised for conservation. It is listed in Việt Nam's Red Book, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and Appendix I of... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 74)

• The guy who threw a rock at the Monk Seal is now claiming he was trying to save sea turtles - The Sea Turtle Defense Is the Worst Legal Strategy I've Ever Heard. So the story is that Igor, a man who traveled thousands of miles to Hawaii to... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 41)

• Rehabilitated sea turtle Earthica returns to ocean after rescue at Ocean Reef Park - A green sea turtle named Earthica will be swimming her way home following her release on Tuesday morning. (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 65)

• Beach renourishment threatens sea turtle nesting season - Beach renourishment is protecting Palm Beach County shores, but it's creating new obstacles for sea turtles during nesting season. (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 72)

• Philippine forces release protected sea turtle hatchlings in Pag-asa Island - WesNavCom released 57 sea turtle hatchlings from Pag-asa Island into the West Philippine Sea after weeks of protection. (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 119)

• Escambia County officials confirm first loggerhead turtle nest of the season - Do not handle sea turtles or shorebird eggs and hatchlings. Dogs are only allowed in designated beach dog parks and must be kept on a leash at all... (Added: 19-May-2026 Hits: 74)

• Florida coast visited by loggerhead sea turtle tagged by OCEARCH - Elsa, a loggerhead sea turtle tagged by OCEARCH, has being swimming around the Treasure Coast lately. The adult female, who measures 3 feet,... (Added: 19-Sep-2026 Hits: 93)

• Authorities Replant 257 Seized Turtle Eggs in Nayarit - Authorities replanted 257 sea turtle eggs seized in Bahía de Banderas and Compostela at a protected San Blas nesting site. (Added: 19-Sep-2026 Hits: 80)

• Rescued loggerhead turtle 'loved by generations' - Loggerheads are one of seven species of sea turtle found around the world's oceans. Loggerhead turtles can be found in the subtropical waters off... (Added: 19-Sep-2026 Hits: 74)

• From sea turtle to rare birds: Foreign currencies so beautiful they belong in your travel album - From sea turtle to rare birds: Foreign currencies so beautiful they belong in your travel album. etimes.in / Sep 19, 2026, 12:04 IST. From sea... (Added: 19-Sep-2026 Hits: 74)

• Sea Turtle Research FAU - Sea Turtle Research FAU. Live Stream Schedule. 12:00AM. WPTV News. 5:00AM. WPTV News at 5 am. 6:00AM. WPTV News at 6 am. 7:00AM. WPTV News at 7 am. (Added: 19-Sep-2026 Hits: 64)

• Strong waves wash sea turtle ashore at Phuket's Kamala Beach - PHUKET - 18 Septemebr 2026, Lifeguards rescued a sea turtle after strong waves and currents washed the sea turtle ashore at Kamala Beach in Kathu... (Added: 19-Sep-2026 Hits: 99)

• Israeli beaches could run out of space for sea turtles to nest. - Sea turtles in Israel could lose important nesting areas by 2100 due to rising Mediterranean sea levels. (Added: 19-Sep-2026 Hits: 90)

• Hello, wildlife! The dos and don'ts around South Florida's spring critters like bats, snakes, sea turtles. - Sea turtles. March 1 marked the beginning of sea turtle nesting season. Environmental officials in Broward and Palm Beach counties are busy collecting... (Added: 2-Apr-2026 Hits: 62)

• Surge in stranded sea turtles along Volusia County coast keeps rehabilitators busy - A surge in stranded sea turtles along the Volusia County coast has kept rescue teams busy in recent days, with volunteers recovering about 20 turtles... (Added: 2-Apr-2026 Hits: 96)

• Rare Sea Turtle Returns to the Wild Months After Being Found 'Gravely Unwell' and Covered... - "Every single Hawksbill sea turtle is precious... we must protect them from extinction," said the Bermagui Veterinary Clinic. (Added: 2-Apr-2026 Hits: 74)

• Gulfarium's TurtleFest returns April 18 with all-inclusive celebration supporting sea turtle rescue - ... sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts. The event, presented by Valparaiso Coca-Cola, runs from 3:30 to 7 p.m., with VIP ticket holders... (Added: 2-Apr-2026 Hits: 102)

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