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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Critically endangered hawksbill freed in the Philippines after fisherman calls for help - ... Roxas City, Philippines, became an animal rescue when fisherman Arnold Bongalonta discovered a juvenile hawksbill sea turtle caught in his net. (Added: 24-Aug-2026 Hits: 42)

• Hawksbill Sea Turtle Rescued, Recovered And Released Back Into The Sea - Hawksbill Sea Turtle Rescued, Recovered And Released Back Into The Sea. *Forest Department, Drishti Marine Lifeguards And ReefWatch Join Hands In... (Added: 24-Aug-2026 Hits: 50)

• Protected Lara turtle beach dispute intensifies as illegal umbrellas, tents defy law - ... sea turtles. The discovery prompted a strong reaction from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR), as well as online and on social... (Added: 24-Aug-2026 Hits: 150)

• World's largest sea turtles return to Panama's Pacific coast - Leatherback sea turtles, the world's largest marine turtle species, have returned to nest on Panama's Pacific coast after nearly a decade. (Added: 24-Aug-2026 Hits: 195)

• New England Aquarium releases more rehabbed turtles | Regional News - BOSTON - Four Kemp's ridley sea turtles are back in the ocean off Cape Cod after New England Aquarium released them Wednesday following months of... (Added: 24-Aug-2026 Hits: 33)

• To understand plastic's impact on humans, scientists study Forest Park's turtles - "As a field veterinarian, I worked with sea turtles, and I really saw... what plastics were doing to sea turtle populations," she said. "It was... (Added: 24-Aug-2026 Hits: 268)

• In Kenya, fishers who once killed sea turtles now call in rescues: 'We've become conservationists' - Local Ocean Conservation founding director Nicky Parazzi called sea turtles "a keystone species and key indicators of ocean health." More background. (Added: 24-Aug-2026 Hits: 163)

• Gulfarium releases three sea turtles into the Gulf - Ziti, a 126-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was the second to be released on July 24 at James Lee Park. Tina Harbuck/The Destin Log. Shelby... (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 64)

• After Bertha Passes, Three Sea Turtles Finally Swim Free - Three rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the Gulf after Tropical Storm Bertha delayed their return to the wild. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 94)

• Several sea turtle nests submerged in water after Tropical Storm Bertha - The impact of Tropical Storm Bertha has left a devastating impact on the sea turtle nests along Alabama Gulf Coast beaches. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 104)

• Once-injured sea turtle "Pancake" makes return to the ocean - The turtle was rescued in the waters off Massachusetts back in November, suffering from what's called "cold stunning. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 89)

• Sea turtle trapped in burrow on Palm Beach's coastline - Video provided by Friends of Palm Beach show a nesting of sea turtles trapped in a flooded burrow that is fenced in by sargassum. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 99)

• Loggerhead sea turtle lays eggs beneath catamaran on southern France beach, a first there - Sea turtles are part of the natural balance of coastal waters. Safeguarding nesting sites helps support biodiversity along shorelines used by... (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 93)

• A Day in the Life of a Sea Turtle Nest Monitor - Meet the North Carolina volunteers protecting sea turtles from predators, beach lights, and erosion-one nest at a time. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 87)

• Leatherback sea turtle lays eggs in Virginia Beach, a first in the state - A leatherback sea turtle laid eggs on the Navy-owed beach at Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex on Saturday night. It is the first recorded... (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 92)

• WITH VIDEO: How are the sea turtles doing this year? | News - A number of sea turtle species, like loggerheads, are endangered. The Coastal Wildlife Club, following protocols by the FWC, does studies across local... (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 93)

• Sea turtle hatchling release returns to Padre Island Saturday - Watch sea turtle hatchlings make their journey to the Gulf Saturday morning at Malaquite Beach. Park entrance fees apply for the public release. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 116)

• 3 sea turtles released days after delay from Tropical Storm Bertha - 3 sea turtles released days after delay from Tropical Storm Bertha. @WMBBTVNo likes1 view10 minutes ago more. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 55)

• US Navy hosts first-ever rare leatherback sea turtle nest in Virginia - Biologists are now awaiting hatchlings after a leatherback sea turtle nested in Virginia for the first time. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 82)

• In Virginia first, Leatherback sea turtle lays eggs at Oceana's Dam Neck Annex - A leatherback sea turtle has laid eggs at the Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex, in what the Natural Resources Team says is the first time... (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 97)

• World's largest sea turtle species nests in Virginia for first time in recorded history - The first recorded leatherback sea turtle nest in Virginia history has been discovered at the Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia... (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 79)

• 'Pancake' the endangered sea turtle returns home - After a year of rehab for cold stunning, an endangered sea turtle named 'Pancake' was released back into the Atlantic Ocean. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 75)

• Endangered sea turtle returns to the ocean after months of rehabilitation - A Kemp's ridley sea turtle, a critically endangered species, returns to the Atlantic Ocean in Coney Island, New York after months of... (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 73)

• Not-so-tiny Timmy: Loggerhead rescued 7 miles south of the Florida Keys begins recovery - A sea turtle rescued off the Lower Florida Keys on July 19 now has a name, and she's proving to be a bit smaller than rescuers initially thought. (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 91)

• Gulfarium CARE Center releases 3 rehabilitated sea turtles back into Gulf - Residents who spot a dead, injured or distress sea turtle are asked to call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-404-FWCC (1... (Added: 24-Jul-2026 Hits: 71)

• NE Aquarium Completes First Sea Turtle Release Of Season - Staff members from New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy released 12 sea turtles off Cape Cod following months of life-saving... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 60)

• Nine cold-stunned sea turtles named for Baltimore neighborhoods return to the Atlantic - A sea turtle on a sandy beach. Photo Credit: iStock. After months of rehabilitation at Baltimore's National Aquarium following a dangerous cold snap... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 67)

• Sea turtles released into waters off Cape Cod - Among the group were five "Kemp's Ridleys," four loggerheads and three green sea turtles. Stay in the know with WPRI 12 News. Local news, weather... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 86)

• Costa Rica Upholds Construction Rules to Protect Wildlife and Water - ... sea turtles, aquifers and wildlife corridors in one of Guanacaste's fastest-growing coastal communities. In Resolution No. 000725-F-S1-2026... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 71)

• Sea turtle draws laughs as rescuers try to release it at West Dennis Beach - This sea turtle seemed to have second thoughts about heading back to the ocean. New England Aquarium released 12 rehabbed turtles at West Dennis... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 53)

• A massive volunteer network in Florida works to save endangered sea furtles - Last year the center rescued 59 turtles from the pier, mainly loggerheads or green sea turtles. Entanglements are most common during sea turtle... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 79)

• Aquarium releases 12 rehabilitated sea turtles into ocean waters off Cape Cod at first beach... - (June 24, 2026) - After months undergoing rehabilitative care for life-threatening injuries at the New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital, 12 sea... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 136)

• Pretty Pretty Princess is back in the water - Almost 500 sea turtles stranded on Cape Cod beaches last year. Rescued and treated, the first group was released at West Dennis Beach June 23. (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 79)

• Turtles are nesting earlier yet laying fewer eggs-a biological plot twist that has scientists... - Sea turtles nest earlier as oceans warm, but fewer eggs reveal a hidden reproductive decline scientists didn't expect. (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 74)

• Dawn rescue on Jomtien Beach as rare sea turtle battles for survival - PATTAYA, Thailand - A rare sea turtle was discovered stranded on Jomtien Beach in the early hours of June 24, prompting a swift multi-agency... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 62)

• From Hypothermic Shock to Open Ocean: 9 Sea Turtles Go Home - The last of a group of sea turtles was released off the coast of Maryland after experiencing a cold stunning event in December 2025. (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 72)

• 12 rehabilitated sea turtles released off Cape Cod - The five Kemp's ridleys, four loggerheads, and three green sea turtles washed ashore in Massachusetts between November and December after being cold-... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 66)

• Sea turtles released back into Cape Cod waters after rehabilitation - WATCH: After months of undergoing rehabilitative care for live threatening injuries, a total of 12 sea turtles were released back into the waters... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 94)

• 2026 becomes record year for leatherback sea turtle nesting at Cape Hatteras National Seashore - Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtles on Earth and one of four sea turtle species that regularly occur in waters off the Outer Banks. Unlike... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 81)

• 'Unreal': Giant turtle with mystery injuries saved by jet ski tour - A GoFundMe has been started after a giant green sea turtle was found stranded and struggling on a remote Magnetic Island beach. (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 43)

• Species of Sea Turtles That Nest on Japan Island Could Become Extinct Amid Ri Rising... - According to a recent survey led by Sea Turtle Association of Japan's Kuroshima research institute and Kochi University, the average soil temperature... (Added: 24-Jun-2026 Hits: 141)

• Texas Restoration Project Aids in Recent Sea Turtle Rescue - In January 2026, rescuers saved more than a thousand cold-stunned sea turtles along the Texas coast, thanks in part to funding provided by the Sea... (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 308)

• Dead sea turtle washes ashore in Lam Dong - A dead sea turtle has been found washed ashore in Lam Dong Province, prompting local authorities to step in and handle the case. (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 38)

• Navarre Sea turtle rescues back in gear after equipment dispute - And that's where the turtle rescue team housed at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center comes in. The rescue team has been saving turtles... (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 96)

• Navarre Beach organizations join forces to rescue sea turtles - The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center and the management of the fishing pier hammer out a plan to save sea turtles. (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 83)

• What it's Like Working at the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital - From cold-stunning season to long-term rehabilitation, a senior biologist shares what it takes to rehabilitate injured sea turtles. By New England... (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 58)

• New study shows how little plastic it takes to kill a manatee - ... sea turtles and marine mammals, and found that it's much less than you might think. Our analysis showed that just one baseball's worth of soft... (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 173)

• Thousands of volunteers save hundreds of tiny stranded turtles along Cape coastline - ... sea turtle species. Every year, hundreds of turtles strand along the Western Cape coastline over five months. But a network of 2 000 people is... (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 62)

• Surf City community preparing to honor the life of sea turtle preservation conservation icon - On April 11th, the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center will host a memorial service for its founder, Jean Beasley. (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 75)

• Rare marine species repeatedly found along Lam Dong coast - On the morning of March 24, a rare sea turtle weighing about 20 kg was discovered stranded at Nganh Tam Tan beach in Tan Hai commune. Upon discovery,... (Added: 24-Mar-2026 Hits: 36)

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