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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik, partner Olena Kravchenko face backlash after... - A Ukrainian fitness influencer has faced widespread criticism after images appeared to show him and his partner sitting on a nesting sea turtle... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 104)

• Jurassic the green sea turtle returns to the Atlantic Ocean with tracker - A green sea turtle named Jurassic has returned to the Atlantic Ocean carrying a satellite tracker. The turtle was treated at Loggerhead Marinelife... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 112)

• Watch: Influencer Sparks Global Outrage for Riding Sea Turtle - Vadym Oleynik is under fire after video showed him sitting on a nesting sea turtle in Oman and handling hatchlings. Authorities say legal action... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 518)

• Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman | Wildlife - Viral video and photos of two Ukrainian tourists riding a sea turtle on a beach in Oman has resulted in legal action against them, for alleged... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 80)

• Volusia County sea turtle rescues surge as animals wash ashore. How you can help - Volunteers in Volusia County are sounding the alarm after a dramatic spike in stranded sea turtles washing ashore - and they need the public's... (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 21)

• First Kemp's ridley nest of the season found by Nueces County - A few hundred endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles nest on the Texas coast every year, primarily in and around the Padre Island National Seashore on... (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 61)

• Woman spends 92 days saving a sea turtle covered in hundreds of barnacles - In 2025, marine biologist Tabitha Siegfried of the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center spotted a sea turtle that was struggling to swim in the Gulf of... (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 67)

• Costa Rica Leatherback Turtles Arrive Early on Caribbean Beaches - The Sea Turtle Conservancy also lists Tortuguero as an important... sea turtles on Earth-on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Travel and... (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 25)

• Rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests found early on Texas beaches - Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting season started early in Texas, with the first 2026 nests found on Padre Island and Mustang Island. (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 71)

• From Discarded Line to Silver Lining: One Sea Turtle's Survival Story - ... sea turtle. With support from a 2023 award from the NOAA Marine Debris Program, the College of William and Mary's Batten School and the Virginia... (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 163)

• First sea turtle nest in Texas found on North Padre Island - If you encounter a sea turtle nesting, officials urge the public to call 1-866-TURTLE-5 immediately. (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 53)

• Loggerhead sea turtle freed in Zamboanga del Norte - News - A loggerhead sea turtle was released back into the sea after undergoing rehabilitation, the DENR-CENRO Manukan in in Zamboanga del Norte said. (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 75)

• In the UAE, one-flipper Foxy became the 100th sea turtle released with a satellite tracker - A green sea turtle missing one front flipper has made an extraordinary return to the wild in Dubai. Foxy's release marks a milestone for a... (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 67)

• Tropical Storm Bertha hits half of Anna Maria Island's turtle nests hard - Many sea turtle hatchlings and least tern chicks survived the storm. By CINDY LANE, Tampa Bay Beacons. (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 57)

• People killed defending nature in Lebanon - ... sea turtles. Retaliation. But this year, the ongoing war between... Displaced by the war, she continues her sea turtle conservation efforts along a... (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 73)

• Endangered leatherback sea turtle has nested along the Corolla beachfront - It's the first time the world's largest sea turtle species has nested in the area since 2009. (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 66)

• Capiz fisher's quick action saves endangered hawksbill turtle | Philippine News Agency - ... sea turtle which got caught in a fishing net off Barangay Talon. Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna on Monday commended Arnold Bongalonta... (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 477)

• Fisherman in Capiz rescues critically endangered hawksbill turtle - News - A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle was saved by a local fisherman in Roxas City, Capiz after he reported it to be entangled in a fishing... (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 93)

• Sea turtle nest excavation offers lesson in conservation on Delray Beach - ... sea turtles. WPBF 25 is your home for Florida breaking news and weather. For your latest Florida news and weather visit: https://www.wpbf.com/ For... (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 103)

• Event to spotlight sea turtles and Alabama Gulf Coast marine life - ... sea turtles, whales, manatees and other marine species. Organizers also will provide an update on sea turtle nesting activity on Alabama beaches. (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 65)

• Summertime brings increased hazards for sea turtles in Florida - By Wylie Saviello. As sea turtles nest along local beaches and swim through waterways, they must overcome several adversities that human action... (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 69)

• Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center wins key grant - The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $16,243 grant from NextEra Energy Foundation... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 54)

• FWC urges Floridians to not bring personal fireworks to beaches during Fourth of July events - "Obstacles on the beach can prevent sea turtles from nesting. Trash and other obstacles can also prevent sea turtle hatchlings from reaching the water... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 65)

• Sabah's Sea Turtle Nests Have Tripled Since The 1970s, Says Researcher - "It is one of the world's longest-running sea turtle conservation programmes - even longer than similar programmes in the US," she said. SAYS.com. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 70)

• Florida wildlife officials urge caution during Fourth of July celebrations - Anyone who encounters a nesting sea turtle should stay at least 50 feet away and avoid disturbing the animal. FWC reminds the public that sea turtles,... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 65)

• Record number of sea turtle nests found on Hilton Head Island - Record number of sea turtle nests found on Hilton Head Island. 2 views - 17 minutes ago...more. WSAV3. 63.6K. Subscribe. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 76)

• Hilton Head Island sees record start for sea turtle nesting season - So far this season, 318 sea turtle nests have been found on Hilton Head Island beaches. That's about 80 more than last year's total and the season... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 85)

• satisfying loggerhead sea turtle barnacle removal alaska ship #shorts - satisfying loggerhead sea turtle barnacle removal alaska ship Out in the cold Alaskan waters, the crew of a fish cargo vessel found a loggerhead... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 68)

• Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol shares holiday weekend reminder for boaters - For injured sea turtles found outside those communities, people should contact the North Carolina Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline at 252-241-7367. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 38)

• Summertime Learning: Wild Sea Turtle Wednesday - ... sea turtles! Every Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. guests can dive into the hands-on educational fun for all ages! As a nonprofit... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 44)

• Volusia County urges caution when driving at beaches for Fourth of July - ... sea turtle nesting season. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• New streetlights aim to keep Ocean Isle Beach safe for sea turtles - A wildlife protection organization in Ocean Isle Beach is taking a new step to protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 69)

• Preventable Beach Mistakes That Can Trap Baby Sea Turtles - Globally, some of the most avoidable impediments to baby sea turtle survival begin on the beaches. Year-round, light pollution, abandoned trash and... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 309)

• Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol urges boaters to slow down - Volunteers and conservationists note that heavy holiday boat traffic drastically increases the risk of fatal encounters for sea turtles surfacing to... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 46)

• UF Whitney Lab opens applications for Fall Sea Turtle Husbandry Internship - The Sea Turtle Hospital at the University of Florida's Whitney Laboratory is accepting applications for its Fall Washback Sea Turtle Husbandry... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 36)

• Record year for sea turtles on Hilton Head Island - Sea Turtle Patrol has found 318 turtle nests already this year, and nesting season runs through August. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 108)

• Record sea turtle nesting season fuels Volusia's Fourth of July fireworks ban - More than 1100 nests have been recorded along county beaches, and officials say fireworks pose a serious threat to hatchlings. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• Sea turtle patrol urges caution as Fourth of July crowds pack beaches - ... Sea Turtle Patrol is urging beachgoers to be cautious of nesting sea turtles. Sea turtle nesting season runs through August. Patrol member Dale... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 65)

• Florida's tiniest cold-stunned sea turtle heads home, and seems to say 'thank you' on the way out - When Purple reached the Florida Aquarium's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, she weighed just two pounds, and her care included antibiotics, fluids,... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 47)

• North Carolina breaks record after finding 4 endangered leatherback nests in one season - In 2026, biologists at Cape Hatteras National Seashore have already found four nests from endangered leatherback sea turtles, more than in the... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 59)

• Leatherback sea turtle nesting reaches record numbers along Florida's coast - FAU researchers document record leatherback sea turtle nesting in Florida, with 42 nests already this season. (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 54)

• Rare sea turtle seen nesting on Florida beach for first time ever - Researchers from the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach saw an olive ridley sea turtle nesting on the Jupiter Beach Park on May 18. (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 54)

• Meet "Earl Grey," a rare hybrid sea turtle (and what rehab means) - A sea turtle named "Earl Grey" swam back into the Atlantic near Jekyll Island, Georgia-after getting help from wildlife experts. (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 27)

• The Sea Turtle That Weighs a Ton - The leatherback is the largest sea turtle on Earth and one of the biggest living reptiles. Adults regularly pass seven feet from nose to tail and... (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 24)

• Experts Recovered A Rare Hybrid Sea Turtle Off Massachusetts Coast - His name is Earl Grey, the living product of a female Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) mating with a male loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta... (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 42)

• Sea turtles are nesting on Hilton Head again. Here's how you can help them - Stay out of the Island's sand dunes, since sea turtles often nest in them. The Sea Turtle Patrol locates and protects Loggerhead nests on Hilton... (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 64)

• KastLite Announces Partnership with Sea Turtle Oversight Protection to Support Coastal... - 12% of Sea Turtle Light Profits During June-July 2026 to Fund Critical Coastal Programs KastLiteTM, a leading manufacturer of coastal-friendly... (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 37)

• Saving a Sea Turtle - Bit grumpy this turtle. I would be too. Source: @_nickfry. (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 25)

• Release of 32 sea turtles in Es Cavallet, Balearic Islands - 32 sea turtles released in Es Cavallet after a breeding and conservation program that reinforces the 'Caretta caretta' species in the Balearic... (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 51)

• Loggerhead Marinelife Center reminds people of their impact after fish hook injury - Loggerhead Marine Life Center rescued a green sea turtle by the name of Bunny who had injested a fishing hook and line. (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 46)

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