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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season: 9-02-26 - Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa: 531 Loggerhead, 25 Green, 2 Leatherback, 20879 hatchlings Gasparilla: 32 Loggerhead,... ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 13)

• South Carolina Aquarium Veterinarian Fights to Save Sea Turtle | Vet Candy news - A young green sea turtle named Rose is getting a second chance at life thanks to an unusual collaboration between aquarium veterinarians and human... ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 12)

• Born Free USA-Supported Shama Project Brings Community Conservation Lessons to... - Participants at the 2026 Ghana National Sea Turtle Conference at the University of Ghana, Legon. Photo: Michael Balinga. This blog post was written... ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 15)

• Leatherback turtles return to Terengganu waters | The Star - KUALA TERENGGANU: Leatherback sea turtles, an endangered species, are reported to have returned to the waters of this state on Tuesday. ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 18)

• "Onward, Ossie": Sea turtle to be released on Tybee Island - ... sea turtle known as "Ossie." Ossie the loggerhead sea turtle. Ossie was rescued as a hatchling on Ossabaw Island three years ago. When they are... ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 49)

• Sea turtle found exhausted on Patong Beach - PHUKET: A large sea turtle weighing more than 50 kilogrammes was found stranded on Patong Beach early this morning (Sept 3), prompting lifeguards... ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 25)

• Sea turtle found stranded and weak on Phuket's Patong Beach - A weak sea turtle stranded on Patong Beach in Phuket was rescued by lifeguards before a marine rescue centre took over its care. ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 31)

• Turtle nursed back to health after Storm Goretti returned to wild - An exhausted sea turtle found washed up in Jersey has been nursed back to health and flown to the Azores. Crush, a loggerhead turtle, was found... ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 44)

• 'Onward, Ossie!': Tybee Island Marine Science Center to release beloved loggerhead sea turtle - On Saturday, Sept. 26, the loggerhead sea turtle known affectionately as "Ossie" will slide into the surf at Tybee's North Beach, tasting the open... ^new (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 14)

• Distressed sea turtle rescued near Sunset Key, taken for rehabilitation - Coast Guard crews rescued a distressed sea turtle near Sunset Key, turning it over to the Marathon Turtle Hospital for evaluation and... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 28)

• 40,000 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings reach the sea in Antalya - About 40000 endangered loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have reached the sea from 1600 nests on Antalya's Kizilot beach, one of Europe's most... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 41)

• Tybee Island marine center sends loggerhead sea turtle into the ocean - A loggerhead sea turtle named Ossie will enter the ocean for the first time during a public release on Tybee Island's North Beach on Saturday, Sept. ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 28)

• FWC shares tips for beachgoers to protect sea turtles and shorebirds this holiday - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing a reminder that nesting season is still underway for Florida's sea turtles,... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 16)

• Marlon Brando's Tetiaroa Atoll, Leased in 1966, Becomes Sanctuary for Over 15,000 Sea Turtles - Marlon Brando's conservation vision for Tetiaroa is reflected in the estimated 15614 green sea turtle hatchlings that have called the atoll home... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 15)

• FWC urges beachgoers to protect sea turtle hatchlings after dozens of rescues - Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of summer, but wildlife officials say one of Florida's busiest sea turtle seasons is still very much... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 35)

• FWC urges beachgoers to protect sea turtles, shorebirds during holiday weekend - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said sea turtle nesting season is still underway statewide, with hatchlings emerging from nests. ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 45)

• US appeals court rejects challenge to turtle excluder device requirements in Louisiana - Nathan Strout - Environment & Sustainability - Shrimp. a sea turtle NOAA Fisheries estimated that 7,794 sea turtles are caught up by skimmer trawls... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 11)

• Kenya's coastal communities are helping sea turtles survive - Every sea turtle nest matters when the survival of a species is on the line. But, along Kenya's coastline, the odds are stacked against every... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 12)

• Golbat the green sea turtle returned to ocean North of Sydney - A green sea turtle named Golbat was recently returned back into the ocean in Nelson Bay, New South Wales, after 10 months of care. ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 29)

• FWC Reminds Suncoast Beachgoers: Give Sea Turtles Space This Labor Day Weekend - Sea turtle nesting season is still active in Florida, and hatchlings are currently emerging along our coast. The Florida Fish and Wildlife... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 17)

• Zoomarine returns rehabilitated sea turtles to ocean - Two juvenile loggerhead sea turtles rescued off the Algarve have returned to the ocean after rehabilitation at Zoomarine's Porto d'Abrigo. ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 35)

• Two Sea Turtles Rescued Within 24 Hours After Becoming Entangled In Fishing Material - Two injured sea turtles are receiving treatment after being rescued in Malta within little more than 24 hours, with both having become entangled... ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2026 Hits: 13)

• Coast Guard rescues distressed sea turtle in waters off the Florida Keys - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a distressed sea turtle near Sunset Key and transferred it to the Marathon Turtle Hospital for rehabilitation. ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 35)

• September Is a Big Month for Sea Turtle Hatchlings - Sea turtle hatchlings must fight to survive come September, when many clutches give way to hundreds of new lives in the Southeast. ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 32)

• Thousands of Olive Ridley Turtles Come Ashore in One of the Year's Largest Arribadas - ... sea turtles emerged from the Pacific to nest on the beach long known as... sea turtle eggs is permitted. The refuge covers 468 hectares... ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 29)

• Coast Guard Saves Distressed Sea Turtle Near Florida Keys - The U.S. Coast Guard's Key West Station successfully rescued a distressed sea turtle on Thursday near Sunset Key, a small private island situated... ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 24)

• UdeG will protect 9420 sea turtle nests on Jalisco beaches - Through conservation and protection activities for sea turtles, it is expected that in this 2019-2020 season, 9,420 nests will be protected on... ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 25)

• Argaka beach approved with strict turtle protection conditions - Cyprus's Central Beaches Committee has approved an organised beach at Argaka, subject to strict conditions protecting a key sea turtle nesting... ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 30)

• Five sea turtles found dead in open sea off the coast of Al Wakrah area - The Marine Protection Department reports five sea turtle deaths near Al Wakrah, prompting actions to safeguard Qatar's marine life and... ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 44)

• Baby Sea Turtles Race to the Ocean After Kids Set Them Free - Bali Sea Turtle Society works to protect vulnerable nests by relocating eggs to a central hatchery, where they are allowed to develop and hatch... ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 43)

• Giant Leatherback Turtle Returns To Terengganu For The First Time Since 2017 - # seaturtle - #terengganu - #wildlife. Cover image via Jabatan... Sabah's Sea Turtle Nests Have Tripled Since The 1970s, Says Researcher. ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 31)

• Five sea turtles found dead off Al Wakrah coast - DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Marine Protection Department, has reported the deaths of five sea turtles... ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 28)

• FWC reminds beachgoers to protect sea turtles, shorebirds during holiday weekend - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said sea turtle hatchlings continue to emerge from nests across the state. Flightless shorebird... ^new (Added: 5-Sep-2026 Hits: 36)

• Most sea turtles like to wander the seas, but that's not true for Galápagos green turtles - Satellite tracking shows yellow-morph green turtles can remain around the Galápagos for months while moving between nearby islands. ^new (Added: 6-Sep-2026 Hits: 28)

• FWC reminds holiday travelers to be mindful of local wildlife during nesting season - FWC is reminding travelers to be mindful of shorebirds, sea turtles, and hatchlings in Florida.... Sea turtle hatchlings are still emerging and... ^new (Added: 6-Sep-2026 Hits: 37)

• Ghana calls for involving coastal communities in sea turtle protection - In Accra, Ghana, conservation stakeholders were urged to regard coastal communities as full partners in protecting sea turtles. ^new (Added: 6-Sep-2026 Hits: 28)

• A 10-year-old started a wildlife project after finding a US park covered in trash - ... sea turtles and pelicans can become seriously entangled around docks and waterways. Tilghman told Points of Light that he has assisted with sea turtle... ^new (Added: 6-Sep-2026 Hits: 19)

• Lifeguards rescue exhausted 110-pound sea turtle on a Thai beach - A beachgoer discovered an exhausted sea turtle barely able to move on the sand at Patong Beach in Thailand on Thursday. Lifeguards were called to... ^new (Added: 6-Sep-2026 Hits: 25)

• 5 Sea Turtles Found Dead Off Al Wakrah - Tragic news from Al Wakrah: Five sea turtles were found dead during marine patrols. The Al Wakrah Marine Unit responded, but the cause remains... ^new (Added: 6-Sep-2026 Hits: 18)

• FWC reminds holiday beachgoers to protect sea turtles during nesting season - FWC officials are asking visitors to give sea turtle nests plenty of space and stay at least 50 feet away from marked nesting areas. Those who live in... ^new (Added: 6-Sep-2026 Hits: 30)

• 《TAIPEI TIMES》Fossil link for sea turtles found off coast of Taiwan - By Rachel Lin and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writerThe world's first confirmed fossil of a modern leatherback sea turtle... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 29)

• Ex-egg poachers now help protect sea turtles - THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Monday said former egg poachers who once sold sea turtle eggs for only P30 each are now... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 60)

• Sea Turtle's Watermelon Feast: An Underwater Delight in Oman - Witness a heartwarming underwater encounter in Oman as a curious green sea turtle, and then another, happily munch on a slice of watermelon. ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 21)

• Busy sea turtle season continues along South Carolina coast - It's been a busy season for sea turtles along the South Carolina coast, with thousands of nests producing hatchlings that are now making their way... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 26)

• Fossil link for sea turtles found off coast of Taiwan - The world's first confirmed fossil of a modern leatherback sea turtle has been discovered off Taiwan, providing new clues about the species'... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 25)

• Sea Turtle Conservation - Sea Turtle Conservation. September 7, 2026. Share this article: Akosua Cartoons. Advertisement. BIg event; Discover; Adventure; experience... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 20)

• 62 loggerhead hatchlings reach sea in Bodrum - Following the hatching of six baby sea turtles the previous day at Kargi Bay in the Ortakent neighborhood, officials from the Sea Turtle Research... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 28)

• Coastal Communities Partners In Sea Turtle Conservation - Speaking at the 5 th Ghana National Sea Turtle Conference (GNSTC) from Thursday August 27 to Friday August 28, 2026 in Accra, the Executive Director of... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 20)

• Treat coastal communities as partners in sea turtle conservation - Stakeholders working to protect sea turtles have been urged to recognise coastal communities as active partners in conservation rather than merely... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 30)

• Green sea turtle rescued, released in Isabela's Dinapigue town - A green sea turtle was rescued after being found entangled in a fishing net and later released in coastal waters off Dinapigue, Isabela,... ^new (Added: 8-Sep-2026 Hits: 25)

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