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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Volusia deputies help turned-around turtle hatchlings get to sea - ... sea turtle hatchlings were seen trying to crawl up a beach approach... When sea turtles hatch from their nests, they crawl toward the... (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 38)

• Pembrokeshire businessman to help fly endangered sea turtle home - A PEMBROKESHIRE businessman is to take to the skies with one of the world's rarest sea turtles on Monday as part of an extraordinary 5,000-mile... (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 35)

• Sea turtle nests in decline, approximately 280 identified in Italy - Sea turtles have been slow to arrive this year. According to preliminary estimates from the European Life Turtlenest project, coordinated by... (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 46)

• 75 lost baby sea turtles rescued by Florida deputies | FOX 35 Orlando - Volusia County deputies helped rescue 75 lost baby sea turtles. Sea turtle hatchlings use moonlight to guide themselves towards the ocean. However... (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 5)

• New England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles off Cape Cod - For the past seven months, staff at New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy, Mass., treated the hypothermic turtles for a variety of life... (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 5)

• Sea turtle education part of back-to-school agenda - Sea turtle education part of back-to-school agenda... "Our governor, Jenniffer González, created the 'Quiero Mi Escuela' initiative with the goal of... (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 37)

• Rare leatherback sea turtle visits NC beach for second time this season - A leatherback sea turtle, the world's largest living turtle species, emerged on a beach in Southern Shores before sunrise on Saturday, Aug. (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 44)

• Wile E. Coyote? Sanibel sets sea turtle nest record, despite predation - Some Southwest Florida beaches are seeing record numbers of sea turtle nests this season. Threats like predators, beach erosion, and high nest... (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 56)

• What to do if you find a baby turtle - ... sea turtle hatchling (Chelonia mydas) is released in the Bajulmati Sea Turtle Conservation area, Bajulmati Beach, Malang, East Java, Indonesia... (Added: 7-Aug-2026 Hits: 39)

• THE CRAB'S LAST SWIM - Sea turtles are opportunistic predators, and crabs offer dense protein along with calcium for their shells. Hunting in open water takes precision,... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 43)

• Nesting notes: Bayside nest documented - Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring was still awaiting the season's first sea turtle nest hatch as of July 3. (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 42)

• Storm-chasing sea turtles can protect communities from cyclones - Sea turtles carrying GPS and sensors on their shells are collecting data that can make tropical cyclone forecasts more accurate. Photo: Rob Harcourt. (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 138)

• Inha Univ. Develops Method to Trace Sea Turtle Migration Using Barnacles | - [Incheon=iFM]. A research team at Inha University has developed a technique to reconstruct the migration routes of endangered sea turtles by... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 37)

• Sea turtles navigate home using Earth's shifting magnetic map - Magnetic imprinting: Hatchlings record the unique magnetic signature of their birth beach within hours, storing it for life as a navigational... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 55)

• Annual 'Sit for a Cause' fundraiser helps protect sea turtles in Ocean Isle Beach - The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization hosted its annual "Sit for a Cause," where participants lined up along the shoreline in beach... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 27)

• Sea turtle covered in barnacles rescued by Emirati diver - What began as a routine diving trip turned into a rescue mission for Emirati diver and social media influencer Majid Al Ameri as a sea turtle... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 25)

• Rescued five-year-old sea turtle without front flippers finds new home at Brijuni - Rescued loggerhead sea turtle Cvita has moved to Brijuni National Park after 15 months of rehabilitation on LoÅ¡inj. (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 21)

• 100 sea turtle nests discovered on Topsail Island during 2026 nesting season - The program works to preserve and protect sea turtles and their nests along the 26 miles of coastline on the island. Volunteers recently discovered... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 35)

• Sea turtle rescue at Lebanon's Orange House after Mona Khalil - After an Israeli strike killed Lebanese environmentalist Mona Khalil, volunteers fight to protect Lebanon's sea turtle sanctuary and the legacy... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 46)

• Where Was This Sea Turtle Really Going? - This guy wanted to find out where this sea turtle was really going. So he attached a tiny camera to its shell, and the underwater journey it... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 44)

• Global Schmidt Science Fellow Joins FAU Marine Science Lab to Save Endangered Sea Turtles - ... conduct her prestigious Schmidt Science Postdoctoral Fellowship and is on a mission to save endangered sea turtle eggs from local extinction. (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 24)

• Carolina Beach and Topsail Island named among Southern Living's ultimate beach towns - ... Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City. Each summer, loggerhead sea turtles return to the island's beaches to nest, drawing... (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 27)

• Zoo nurse Celine's inspiring work saving sea turtles | Now to Love - Animal lover Celine shares her passion for animals, global work with sea turtles, and dedication to conservation at Auckland Zoo. (Added: 7-Jul-2026 Hits: 38)

• 13 coastal towns where sea turtles return every year - Every year, sea turtles travel thousands of miles across the ocean to return to the very beaches where they were born. (Added: 7-Jun-2026 Hits: 12)

• Firefighters rescue turtle trapped in drain near Melaka motel - "Firefighters found a sea turtle stuck inside a drain and immediately carried out a rescue operation to remove the marine species safely. "The turtle... (Added: 7-Jun-2026 Hits: 14)

• Rohingya: The human barnacles in Malaysia - ... sea turtles and whales. Once a barnacle latc... These marine creatures attach themselves in dense clusters to ship hulls, rocks, and even the skin of... (Added: 7-Jun-2026 Hits: 12)

• Israeli strike wounds sea turtle conservationist in Lebanon - Mansouri Beach, south of Tyre and around 8-10 km from the Israeli border, is a critical nesting ground for endangered loggerhead and green sea turtles... (Added: 7-Jun-2026 Hits: 21)

• Porkchop, a Rescued Green Sea Turtle, Returns Home After Receiving Care and ... - Aquarium staff rehabilitated the rescued sea turtle for nearly a year before its release - Long Beach, Californiaâ After receiving nearly one year of... (Added: 7-Mar-2026 Hits: 8)

• Rare baby sea turtles are washing up on Texas beaches - Texas is experiencing a record sea turtle nesting season, and now wildlife officials are responding to an unexpected side effect: a rise in baby... (Added: 7-Mar-2026 Hits: 22)

• Woman travels the world to see all 7 species of sea turtle - A Canadian mother of two discovered a new passion in 2020: protecting sea turtles. (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 33)

• Tamaulipas reports a strong nesting season for the world's rarest sea turtle - Tamaulipas records 2307 nests and 207000 eggs of the world's rarest sea turtle in a promising start to the 2026 Kemp's ridley season. (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 23)

• First nests of sea turtle season on west end - - Keep your distance from marked sea turtle nests, and do not disturb nesting sea turtles. To report lighting issues, sea turtle hazards on the... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 24)

• South Carolina Aquarium admits 7 new sea turtle patients - Their names are: Alfredo, Green Goddess, Wasabi, Salsa, Horseradish, Pesto, and Sriracha. The green and Kemp's ridley sea turtles were stranded and... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 14)

• The Wildlife Rescued in the Wake of Every Mission - ... sea turtle hatchling release program timed to nighttime departures... Illegal fishing in marine protected areas damages reef systems, seabird colonies,... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 25)

• Sea turtles: "Kesam" and "Polag" - (haipo) - Sea turtles "Kesam" and "Polag", who were rehabilitated at the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center of the Israel Nature and Parks... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 40)

• Lido Beach sea turtles By Brett M Wallin - Lido Beach sea turtles By Brett M Wallin. Published: May 7, 2026 at 8:55 AM PDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago. Share. (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 15)

• MORNING BUZZ: Sea turtle nesting season begins with two nests already reported - EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) - Sea Turtle nesting season is officially underway in the Lowcountry and already beachgoers have reported finding nests... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 21)

• Two sea turtles return to Mediterranean after months of rehabilitation - ..., released at Beit Yanai Beach with Poleg after both were rehabilitated at the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center. (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 19)

• First loggerhead sea turtle nests of South Carolina's 2026 season found - South Carolina's 2026 sea turtle nesting season is underway, with the first two loggerhead nests of the year discovered on Friday. (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 29)

• 7 sea turtles admitted to the SC Aquarium & seeks medical supplies - CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Aquarium is asking for public support after a recent surge in rescued sea turtles brought seven new... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 29)

• Season's 1st sea turtle nests discovered in Georgia, South Carolina - The first loggerhead sea turtle nests of the season have been found in Georgia and South Carolina, officials in both states said. (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 33)

• Huge Hawksbill Sea Turtle Spotted Feeding Beneath a Jetty at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa... - A TikTok video showing a massive sea turtle casually feeding beneath a marina jetty in Sentosa has captured the attention of netizens online. (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 9)

• Sea turtle program reports second year of record-high hatchlings - The Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park Sea Turtle Program reported another successful turtle nesting season, with a record-breaking 3597... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 17)

• Satellite Beach delays dog walking ordinance - For now, it's back to no dogs on Satellite Beach, as two citizen boards hash out how our favorite canines, sea turtles and other wildlife can... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 95)

• VIDEO: South Carolina Aquarium admits 7 new sea turtle patients - VIDEO: South Carolina Aquarium admits 7 new sea turtle patients... The Pender County Animal Shelter has announced it will be closing for renovations... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 13)

• Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center releases seven turtles - ... sea turtles into the Gulf. The Gulfarium CARE Center of Okaloosa Island released seven sea turtles on May in Walton County. Tina Harbuck/The... (Added: 7-May-2026 Hits: 18)

• Wildlife refuge saves barnacle-covered sea turtle on the verge of death: 'She came to us in a... - Bear the hawksbill sea turtle was in dire straits when she was found stranded on a beach in Australia. (Added: 8-Apr-2026 Hits: 8)

• First rescued sea turtle of 2026 set for ocean release on Jekyll Island - (WTOC) - The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is preparing for its first sea turtle release of the 2026 season. The release is scheduled for Wednesday, April... (Added: 8-Apr-2026 Hits: 28)

• BHPS Second Grade Students Participate in STEAM Project and Learn about Sea Turtle... - ... sea turtle conservation and the Engineering Design Process. Ms. Wilczynski shared, "Working with second-graders for the first time on a STEAM unit... (Added: 8-Apr-2026 Hits: 23)

• Sea turtle Carnegie cleared for release by Georgia Sea Turtle Center - The Georgia Sea Turtle Center released Carnegie, a juvenile Green sea turtle, that was rescued from Cumberland Island in 2025. (Added: 8-Apr-2026 Hits: 21)

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