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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Sea turtle nesting season on Anna Maria Island marred by flooding, artificial lighting - Sea turtles may be through nesting this season, but 179 of the 458 turtle nests laid on Anna Maria Island have yet to hatch, and Turtle Watch asks... (Added: 31-Aug-2026 Hits: 15)

• Houston Zoo Flys Sea Turtle 5000 Miles for Lifesaving Treatment - Rhossi, an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, took a 5000 mile adventure from Wales back to the Houston Zoo in Texas. (Added: 31-Aug-2026 Hits: 32)

• Stranded giant sea turtle rescued in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat - A giant sea turtle, found stranded on the coast of Barangay Tran, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat on Aug. 30, is now being secured by workers. (Added: 31-Aug-2026 Hits: 47)

• Fiumicino, after a month of care, the loggerhead sea turtle "Fortuna" returns to the sea - Fiumicino, after a month of care, the loggerhead sea turtle "Fortuna" returns to the sea. @quotidianonetNo likes80 views4 hours ago (Added: 31-Aug-2026 Hits: 43)

• Indigenous rangers pull killer 'ghost nets' from Australia's northern coast - This sea turtle was found barely alive during patrol by Dhimurru Rangers.... AnimalsBiodiversityConservationEnvironmentGreenOceans Sea Turtles... (Added: 31-Aug-2026 Hits: 44)

• Green sea turtle hatchlings head to Mediterranean in Türkiye - Green sea turtle hatchlings emerging from their eggs in Türkiye's southern Mersin province continue to make their way to the sea. Hatchlings have. (Added: 31-Aug-2026 Hits: 74)

• Bertha washes out Navarre Beach sea turtle nests - A promising sea turtle nesting season on Navarre Beach suffered significant losses after Tropical Storm Bertha. According to Cinnamon Tyler,... (Added: 31-Aug-2026 Hits: 14)

• Sea turtle returns to Topsail Island, lays third nest as morning walk season ends - The group said a sea turtle returned Sunday and laid her third nest of the season. Volunteers said the turtle, known as Jessica, came ashore just... (Added: 31-Aug-2026 Hits: 58)

• How the Tiniest Sea Turtle in the U.S. Is Being Saved - The Kemp's ridley sea turtle holds the unfortunate distinction of being the smallest sea turtle in the world, and for decades it also carried the... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 38)

• Meet Tommy: Malta's Sea Turtle Who Lost Both Front Flippers And Needs A New Home - For most rescued sea turtles, rehabilitation is just one step before they're released back into the wild. For Tommy, that day will never come. (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 27)

• From 'baby time' to beaches: Inside Georgia's only sea turtle hospital on Jekyll Island - News Weather Stream Now 2 Investigates Sports Triple Team Traffic Community House 2 Home Steals and Deals Destinations Discovered Back 2 School. (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 32)

• Loggerhead sea turtle nests hit 911 on Sanibel Island, breaking the island's record - A record sea turtle season on Sanibel has reached 911 loggerhead nests. Even so, conservation experts say the population still needs protection. (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 42)

• Rehabbed sea turtle dies after suspected boat propeller strike in Auckland - A Pacific green sea turtle that spent two years being rehabilitated before being released back into the wild has died after suffering injuries... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 30)

• A family grappling with ALS finds comfort in a sea turtle nest - By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice. Erin Criss knew, before she wrote the email, that The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (NEST) nest-sitting spots... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 37)

• Unexpected Sea Turtle Encounter Captured Underwater - A curious sea turtle gave a diver an unforgettable underwater surprise when it swam up and attempted to nibble on her mask while exploring the... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 35)

• Tropical Storm Bertha washes away roughly 15 sea turtle nests on Escambia County beaches - "We lost about 15." Sea turtle nesting season begins in May and ends in October. " Sea turtles will lay multiple nests in one season, typically 3-... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 32)

• Heartwarming Moment Friendly Sea Turtle Hitches a Ride on Diver in Australia - Scuba diver Shannon Myers captured a heartwarming underwater encounter when a friendly sea turtle decided to hitch a ride on her back while... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 32)

• Ancient bones reveal which sea turtles were hunted by humans - Researchers analyzed ancient sea turtle bones to uncover 1000 years of hunting, providing valuable insights for modern conservation efforts. (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 34)

• Sanibel sets record with over 900 loggerhead sea turtle nests so far in 2026 - Loggerhead sea turtles have laid 911 nests on Sanibel Island this year, setting a record for the highest count in the island's history,... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 42)

• Clay Sea Turtle Bowl Workshop - On Friday, Aug. 7, create a turtle-themed bowl with air dry clay. With guidance from Pop up Art School, attendees will craft, paint and finish a... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 22)

• Sanibel sets record with over 900 loggerhead sea turtle nests - Loggerhead sea turtles have laid over 900 nests on Sanibel Island this year, marking the highest count in the island's history. (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 40)

• The "Magical" Moment: Inside the Fight to Save Jekyll Island's Turtles - It is peak nesting season for sea turtles in Georgia, but many of these... SeaTurtles #JekyllIsland #GeorgiaWildlife #Conservation #WSBTV... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 49)

• Leatherback turtle lays nest in Outer Banks, group says it's the first time since 2009 - A leatherback turtle was seen nesting on an Outer Banks beach on Thursday, according to video taken by the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles... (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 52)

• Large pawikan rescued in Quezon - JOMALIG, Quezon - A large sea turtle (pawikan) was rescued and returned to the sea in Sitio Sadong, Barangay Talisoy, this town, on July 30. (Added: 31-Jul-2026 Hits: 48)

• Observing abilities of satellite-tagged sea turtles: comparison of reconstructed temperature profiles with ocean model data in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas - ... sea turtles, to capture ocean thermal structures. Temperature and depth data collected by seven loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) equipped with... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 96)

• Rescued sea turtle in critical condition at the Houston Zoo | Watch - A massive adult female Kemp's ridley sea turtle washed ashore March 7 near Beach Pocket Park #3 in Galveston, barely moving. (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 24)

• Ocean Conservation Groups To Hold Rally Today During Endangered Species Committee Meeting - Endangered sea turtles, like the Kemp's Ridley, depend on Gulf beaches for nesting. In addition to the Center for Biological Diversity and... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 27)

• Gulfarium releases 3 sea turtles after weeks of special care - DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) - The Gulfarium's release of three previously injured sea turtles had folks lined up Monday morning along Henderson Beach... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 14)

• Marine Biologists Strap A Camera To A Sea Turtle And Learn Some Surprising Things - "Our goal with the TurtleCam project," he shared, " was to show from a first-person perspective how sea turtles swim through the oceans." The cameras... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 9)

• N.C. Fisheries Commission shutters gill-net 'hot spots' to protect sea turtles - MOREHEAD CITY - Seeking to avoid a federal shutdown of the state's gill-net industry, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission voted 6-3 at... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 35)

• These footprints may be a massive turtle stampede from 80 million years ago - ... sea turtles fleeing an underwater earthquake during the Late Cretaceous period. "The footprints probably represent a stampede of panicking sea turtles... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 10)

• Sea turtle stranding team ready for 2026 and beyond - While sea turtles are a welcome sight for beachgoers, their presence near the fishing pier can spell trouble. Sea Turtle Stranding Team members talk... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 9)

• New Research Finds Microplastics on Sea Turtle Beaches - Marine Pollution Bulletin 215: 117768. Every summer, visitors recreating on the beach, nesting sea turtles, and recently emerged hatchlings at Padre... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 103)

• Rescued sea turtle released by Long Beach aquarium staff after nearly 1 year of care - Porkchop was taken from its San Gabriel River habitat, the northernmost known habitat for Pacific green sea turtles, to the care of aquarium... (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 24)

• Federal "God Squad" Votes to Override Endangered Species Laws for Offshore Drilling - Never mind that it may drive Gulf whales and sea turtles to extinction. (Added: 31-Mar-2026 Hits: 23)

• What Should You Do If You See A Turtle In The Road? - 5 Ways To Protect Sea Turtles On Your Summer Vacation, According To An Expert - Baby... (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 14)

• CMU student-led alternative break monitored sea turtle nests - CMU students witnessed sea turtle hatchlings crawling from their nests to the ocean during their animal endangerment alternative break,... (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 19)

• A 60-Second Maldives Meditation With A Baby Sea Turtle - ... Sea Turtle Wellness Specialist New shorts every week. Subscribe for more tiny luxury hotel films. Instagram: @LittleGrandGuests TikTok... (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 6)

• Volunteers relocate more than 100 sea turtle eggs found in Myrtle Beach - MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) - Volunteers on Sunday relocated more than 100 loggerhead sea turtle eggs found along a section of shoreline in Myrtle... (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 30)

• 8 Animals Known for Abandoning Their Loved Ones - Sea Turtle. Female sea turtles lay eggs on beaches and leave immediately, with hatchlings surviving entirely on their own from the moment they emerge. (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 17)

• Green sea turtle rescued in Changhua - Sea turtle rescued from oyster pond with transmitter traced to China | May. 31, 2026 17:15. (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 110)

• Over 100 sea turtles eggs relocated to secluded area in Myrtle Beach - ... sea turtle eggs on Sunday. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said that a Loggerhead Sea turtle laid 119 eggs near 64th Avenue North in a... (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 17)

• Turtle loving care - ... Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center. SEA TURTLE REHABILITATION CENTER... sea turtles in the United States and are also considered among the top... (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 13)

• Another green sea turtle returns to nest on Panglao beach in Bohol - News - A green sea turtle laid eggs on Alona Beach in Panglao town, marking the fourth documented nesting event on the island this year. (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 20)

• Female green sea turtle released in Pagudpud - PAGUDPUD, Ilocos Norte - Wildlife volunteers on Sunday rescued a distressed green sea turtle weighing 10.4 kilograms in Sitio Dialao in Barangay... (Added: 31-May-2026 Hits: 23)

• Researchers alarmed after observing sea turtles nesting earlier, disrupting life cycles - New research reveals troubling results: the warming climate is causing loggerhead sea turtles to nest earlier, disrupting their life cycles. (Added: 4-Apr-2026 Hits: 22)

• Discover Endangered Creatures that Live in North Carolina - Quick Take Red Wolf Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel Sea Turtles Sturgeons Carolina Madtom Bog Turtle Freshwater Mussels Schweinitz's Sunflower... (Added: 4-Apr-2026 Hits: 20)

• Funny Sea Turtle Graphic T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, Or Hoodie - About this item. Show your love for sea turtles with this cool graphic tee! Available as a t-shirt, sweatshirt, or hoodie in various sizes... (Added: 4-Apr-2026 Hits: 9)

• First Sea Turtle Nests Of 2026 Marked On Boca Raton Beaches As 5 Juvenile Turtles Die... - Sea turtle nesting season is underway on Boca Raton's beaches, while Gumbo Limbo Nature Center says five juvenile green turtles were killed in... (Added: 4-Apr-2026 Hits: 21)

• Sea turtle nesting season underway at South Padre Island - Sea Turtle Inc. staff will patrol the beach daily looking for nests. The conservation group has four patrols on UTVs and four walking patrols covering... (Added: 4-Apr-2026 Hits: 27)

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