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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Advocates push for boating safety and marine life protection in the Lowcountry - Every year, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles are injured or killed by boats in the Lowcountry - and the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network says... (Added: 2-Jul-2026 Hits: 73)

• Red Tone Lights Best for Sea Turtles - During the nesting season, Marco Island is vigilant in enforcing beachfront lighting compliance. The following list of nine sea turtle protection... (Added: 2-Jul-2026 Hits: 232)

• Jet skiers thought a 220-pound sea turtle was dead off Australian island - A day on the water off Australia's Magnetic Island turned into an emergency rescue when jet skiers realized a massive green sea turtle they had... (Added: 2-Jul-2026 Hits: 67)

• Florida wildlife officials warn against holiday beach fireworks to protect nesting sea turtles, sea birds - It's sea turtle nesting season, so bright lights and loud sounds can easily disorient nesting birds and baby sea turtles trying to find the water. (Added: 2-Jul-2026 Hits: 77)

• 5 extraordinary facts about sea turtles - ©Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: In an underwater photo, an East Pacific green sea turtle swims in the... (Added: 2-Jul-2026 Hits: 83)

• Lost 250-Lb. Loggerhead Sea Turtle Rescued After Wandering Nearly a Mile into a Georgia Marsh - A massive 250-lb. loggerhead sea turtle found deep in a Georgia marsh was rescued by wildlife officials and volunteers, then released back into... (Added: 2-Jul-2026 Hits: 100)

• Loggerhead sea turtle found dead on Captiva Island - The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation said a loggerhead sea turtle was found dead on Captiva Island. Gulf Coast News is your home for... (Added: 2-Jul-2026 Hits: 103)

• Florida's first ever olive ridley sea turtle nests on East Coast - Loggerhead Marinelife Center documents the first-ever olive ridley sea turtle nest in Florida. Timothy O'Hara. More Videos. (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 95)

• Rare hybrid sea turtle Earl Grey released into the Atlantic Ocean - Rare hybrid sea turtle, Earl Grey, part Kemp's ridley and loggerhead, was rescued, rehabilitated, tagged, and released. (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 218)

• Aviation Deputies Spot Sea Turtle Building Nest in Sarasota - Deputies with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) Aviation Section recently spotted a loggerhead sea turtle building a nest on a Florida... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 103)

• Thousands of sea turtle hatchlings make their journey towards the ocean - Thousands of green sea turtle hatchlings are making their journey towards the ocean as part of a promising new conservation project. (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 119)

• Sea turtles are nesting along the coastline. Here's how you can help - Kevin Brown with the Sea Turtle Patrol joins us from the beach to discuss efforts in the preservation of these creatures. Welcome to the official... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 94)

• Shadracks on St. Pete Beach issued warning over lights during turtle nesting season - Sugden said he understands the city ordinance protects sea turtles, but he said his bar is not beachfront property. His bar on 8th Avenue is located... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 180)

• Nine loggerhead nests recorded so far on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key in 2026 season - ESCAMBIA COYUNTY, Fla. -- Pensacola Beach has its first sea turtle nests of the 2026 season, with volunteers documenting five loggerhead nests in... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 74)

• Sea turtle advocates alarmed after nests disturbed on Cocoa Beach - Sea turtle advocates are urging beachgoers to remain vigilant after several marked sea turtle nests were disturbed on Cocoa Beach during Memorial... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 70)

• 'Crusty green' sea turtles covered in barnacles get a 2-month spa treatment - For a rescued sea turtle, Sir Barksalot had certainly been through the wringer. By the time he arrived at The Turtle Hospital, he was covered in... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 78)

• Sea Turtle in Maui # seaturtles #turtle #maui #hawaii #ocean - Share your videos with friends, family, and the world. (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 48)

• Endangered sea turtle hooked in Myrtle Beach. What to do if you catch one? - An angler accidentally hooked an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, a rare nesting animal in South Carolina, at Myrtle Beach State Park's... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 124)

• Rare olive ridley sea turtle nests at Jupiter Beach Park in Florida - Rare sea turtle seen nesting in Florida for first time ever. 5 reasons species' range may be expanding beyond Brazil, Trinidad, Suriname and... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 108)

• Trump's Son-in-Law's Resort in Sea Turtle Sanctuary Under Investigation for Alleged Favoritism - This region is known as an ecological reserve where sea turtles, seals, and flamingos inhabit. In August 2024, Kushner announced plans to build a... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 48)

• US man gets 'slapped' by sea turtle underwater, hilarious video goes viral - American content creator recorded a turtle repeatedly slapping him during a dive. The playful encounter amused viewers and quickly turned the clip... (Added: 2-May-2026 Hits: 65)

• Pensacola Beach Perdido Key sea turtle nesting season - Sea turtle nesting season has begun on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key as volunteers resume daily early morning patrols. (Added: 2-May-2026 Hits: 105)

• DENR: Green sea turtle nesting in Panglao signals healthy ecosystem - News - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) confirmed the nesting of an endangered green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) on April 25,... (Added: 2-May-2026 Hits: 183)

• 'He's Obsessed': Man Gets Slapped By Turtle Underwater, Video Viral - Diver Christopher Chang captures a sea turtle persistently tailing and slapping him during a dive. (Added: 2-May-2026 Hits: 74)

• First sea turtle nest of the season spotted along Cape Hatteras seashore - The first sea turtle nest of the season came a bit early on the Outer Banks. Nesting season along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore began Friday... (Added: 2-May-2026 Hits: 84)

• Sea turtle season has started along Sarasota's shoreline - The sea turtle nesting season runs from May 1 through October 31. Staff and volunteers from Mote Marine found a record number of nests in 2025. (Added: 2-May-2026 Hits: 88)

• Sea turtle nesting season begins in Volusia County - Beachgoers urged to follow lighting rules and protect nests as hatchlings begin emerging along Volusia County beaches. (Added: 2-May-2026 Hits: 108)

• After the birds, here come the sea turtles | Daily Guardian - In Aklan, a critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle was rescued after it got trapped in the fish cage of Junifer Inclocido. The sea turtle... (Added: 2-May-2026 Hits: 109)

• Frontlines Update: September 2026 - Our team documents sea turtles, monitors coral health, and surveys queen conch populations.... Sara, loggerhead sea turtle. A loggerhead swims... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 95)

• The Supercharged El Niño Is Having An Unusual Impact On Wildlife Across The World - Sea turtles are nesting in new places, fish are vanishing, and giant sharks are popping up in unexpected waters. Could the supercharged El Niño be to... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 22)

• Sea Turtle Makes History with First Known West Coast Nests - In a never-before-seen event, olive ridley sea turtles have laid eggs on the West Coast. Is this a one-off or the new norm? (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 85)

• Scientists find triplet embryos inside wild sea turtle egg for first time ever | Discover Wildlife - Scientists have documented the first record of triplet embryos in wild sea turtles. Polyembryony - when multiple embryos develop from a single... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 21)

• Sea turtle nesting season nears end with fewer hatchlings - (WWSB) - Sea turtle nesting season is winding down on Anna Maria Island, with only five nests remaining on the beach and far fewer hatchlings than in... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 100)

• Anna Maria Island Sea Turtle Season Ends With Far Fewer Hatchlings: What's Behind the Drop - Sea turtle nesting season on Anna Maria Island is coming to a close, and the final numbers tell a story that has volunteers and longtime residents... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 27)

• Three rehabilitated sea turtles released, bringing SC Aquarium closer to 500th release - CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Hundreds of people gathered at Folly Beach County Park as loggerhead sea turtles Honey, Hope and Buffalo returned to the... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 98)

• Extensive damage reported after fire at Virginia Aquarium conservation center - Five sea turtles undergoing rehabilitation were removed from the... Some invertebrates were lost the night of the fire and a Kemp ridley sea turtle has... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 410)

• At Least 31 Whales Entangled Off East Coast So Far in 2026 - Sea turtles are also often entangled in fishing gear. In Massachusetts alone, 280 leatherback sea turtle entanglements occurred in a 15-year period. (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 157)

• Satellite-Tagged Green Sea Turtles Stayed Inside the Galápagos Marine Reserve... - Two Kinds of Green Turtle Share One Archipelago. Green sea turtles differ from the six other living sea turtle species because adults are mainly... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 128)

• Sea turtle dies after fire at the Virginia Aquarium - Staff assisted first responders in safely removing all five sea turtles undergoing rehabilitation from the building.... sea turtle has also since died. (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 31)

• Influencer Couple Apologizes After Viral Nesting Sea Turtle Video - An influencer couple from Ukraine were criticized for posing while sitting on top of a large sea turtle while she was laying eggs. (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 108)

• Fire damages Virginia Aquarium conservation building; sea turtle dies - VIRGINIA BEACH - A fire late Tuesday night damaged a Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science building where injured sea turtles are rehabilitated before... (Added: 2-Oct-2026 Hits: 118)

• Rescued loggerhead turtles to be released back into wild - Sea Life Brighton has the UK's first permanent rehabilitation center dedicated exclusively to sea turtle recovery. (SEA LIFE... (Added: 2-Sep-2026 Hits: 109)

• Young eagle-owl saved from the sea on Corfu - Charity says remains of critically endangered sea turtle seized on Paros. ENVIRONMENT. Charity says remains of critically endangered sea turtle... (Added: 2-Sep-2026 Hits: 94)

• Krysta the loggerhead's hatchlings disoriented by beachfront lights - BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - Hatchlings from a nest laid by Krysta, a loggerhead sea turtle satellite-tagged and released from Coquina Beach in... (Added: 2-Sep-2026 Hits: 173)

• Boca Raton: Former Gumbo Limbo worker reprises role as sea turtle angel - News - Ragtime, a rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle, crawls into the ocean on the shores of the Beach Club at The Boca Raton. (Added: 2-Sep-2026 Hits: 44)

• Space Coast sea turtle nesting shatters records | FOX 35 Orlando - Sea turtle nesting has reached record levels along Florida's Space Coast this year, with researchers documenting more nests than ever before while... (Added: 2-Sep-2026 Hits: 58)

• Rescued turtle Crush released in tearful farewell in the Azores - ... sea turtle recovery. Deva Edge, of Sea Life Brighton, was among those on the boat for the release. "Honestly, it was one of the best moments of my... (Added: 2-Sep-2026 Hits: 95)

• Massive Loggerhead Turtle Returns To Atlantic After Rehabilitation - ... Sea Turtle Rescue | Fort Zachary Taylor | Atlantic Ocean Release | US Coast Guard | Wildlife Rehabilitation | Firstpost #timmytheturtle # seaturtle... (Added: 20-Aug-2026 Hits: 140)

• Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's sea turtle turns 31 - Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating one of its loggerhead sea turtles. Advertisement. Harold turned 31 years old on Thursday. The... (Added: 20-Aug-2026 Hits: 116)

• Rehabilitated 270-pound loggerhead sea turtle released into Atlantic Ocean in Key West - U.S. Coast Guard personnel and staff from the Turtle Hospital in Marathon carried Timmy, a 270-pound female loggerhead sea turtle, into the water... (Added: 20-Aug-2026 Hits: 39)

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