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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Green sea turtle returns to the wild after miracle recovery #shorts - A green sea turtle whose survival was once considered a "long shot" has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean after four months of... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• South Florida scientists working to learn more about newborn sea turtles - There are only two facilities in the entire world that study leatherback turtle hatchlings, and South Florida is home to one of them. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• A Heartwarming Story Brings Global Attention to Sea Turtle Conservation - With The Snow-White Sea Turtle [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2C12CCC], she bridges the gap between storytelling and real world impact, making complex... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 65)

• 10 more sea turtles medically cleared to return to wild off Cape Cod - New England Aquarium releases 10 threatened or endangered sea turtles off Cape Cod after seven months of medical treatment. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 65)

• South Florida scientists studying newborn sea turtles - "My team and I survey all five miles of Boca Raton beaches for all the sea turtle nesting activity," he said. "The sex ratio study, to determine how... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 62)

• Endangered sea turtle rescued from near death experience on Mass. beach ready for release - After months of rehabilitation for cold-stunning, endangered sea turtle Pancake will be released back into the Atlantic Ocean. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 96)

• How to Safely 'Wheelbarrow' Walk a Snapping Turtle Across a Road - Man Rescues Stranded Sea Turtle Wedged in Rocks - Gracious Sea Turtle Shares Jellyfish With Diver - An Exquisite Wooden Kinetic Sculpture That Mimics... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 49)

• Dead sea turtle washes up on busy Staten Island beach - - A dead sea turtle washed up on the shores of Staten Island Sunday, according to one beachgoer who snapped pictures from the scene. Devorah Pomerantz... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 79)

• North Carolina scientists save green sea turtle, then return it to the ocean - Green sea turtles play an important role in coastal ecosystems. by Aaron Goldstein July 13, 2026. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 57)

• Green Sea Turtle Recovery: From Endangered to Safe! - Discover the inspiring comeback of the green sea turtle, downlisted from endangered to least concern thanks to global conservation efforts. (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 66)

• Beach runner shares update after rescuing cold-stunned sea turtle washed ashore - Months after finding a stranded sea turtle during a cold snap, TikTok creator Clara (@claraandherself) got to see the animal, later named Ladon,... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 38)

• Hooked and rescued: Volunteers fighting to save Florida's sea turtles - Florida volunteers are rescuing endangered sea turtles hooked at fishing piers. Meet the teams saving hundreds of turtles each nesting season. (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 70)

• Sea Turtle Swims Through Coral Forest - Take a peaceful swim under the sea with a green sea turtle. (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 42)

• Time to turn the tide on threatened sea turtle species - Ahead of World Sea Turtle Day on Tuesday, Turtle Conservation Society co-founder Dr Chan Eng Heng said hawksbill and olive ridley turtles require... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 43)

• A Massive Volunteer Network in Florida Works to Save Endangered Sea Turtles - Bowser, a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was rescued from the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier Sunday. The operation was one of a growing number of... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 68)

• Island Sunset: Sea Turtle Finds Peace & Slows Time #shorts - Witness the breathtaking sunset over Poipu's South Shore. Our sea turtle friend, Honu, glides through the tranquil waters, embodying the peaceful... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 43)

• 94 green sea turtle hatchlings released in Zamboanga del Norte - The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, has safely released 94 endangered Green Sea Turtle... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 58)

• Sea turtle nesting season off to record start in Volusia County - Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record-setting start in Volusia County, where officials say more than 700 nests have already been counted... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 50)

• Hawaii Marine Animal Response dives deep on everyday basis - "We do sea turtle response and rescue, and we do have a rehabilitation center for sea turtles on Oahu over in Waimanalo," Walter said. Founder and... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 58)

• Endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Rescued and Released in Casiguran Bay - Discover the heartwarming rescue and release of an endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtle in Casiguran Bay, highlighting community efforts and the... (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 69)

• Sea turtle in Biloxi - Sea turtle in Biloxi - Provided by Audubon Aquarium Rescue - Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026 Updated 7 mins ago. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 68)

• Audubon Aquarium releases sea turtles into the Gulf after treatment - Inside a van parked near a windy Biloxi beach, sea turtles rested in stacked banana and plantain boxes, minutes away from their next home. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 51)

• From Manatees To Sea Turtles, Plastics Take A Deadly Toll - ... continues to harm and kill marine wildlife across Florida's waterways. Ocean Conservancy reports that manatees, sea turtles, seabirds (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 90)

• Rescued sea turtle released in Aurora bay - A female Olive Ridley sea turtle that was accidentally caught by fishermen has been released back to Casiguran Bay in Aurora province. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 56)

• Critically Endangered Kemp's Ridley Turtle Rescued In Galveston - This coating of marine organisms, known as epibionts, is a telltale sign of prolonged weakness in sea turtles. The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research... (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 54)

• 'Green Fur' Sea Turtle Washes Ashore—Rescuers Realize It's One of the Rarest Species on Earth - A bizarre-looking sea turtle left beachgoers doing a double take after it washed ashore in Texas looking like it had a coat of green fur. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 43)

• Slow Breaking News: A Giant Tortoise Revival - With science and good luck, 158 young tortoises were reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos. Plus, an ancient sea turtle stampede. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 32)

• Six nests spotted in first two weeks of sea turtle season - The Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch said Tuesday that six loggerheads have nested along Amelia Island, less than two weeks into sea turtle nesting... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 65)

• Florida sea turtle rescues, nesting gains mark active season - Turtles return to ocean: Two green sea turtles, rehabilitated after fishing gear injuries, will be released in Cocoa Beach following months of... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 41)

• St. Johns County hosting annual beach cleanup ahead of sea turtle nesting season - St. Johns County is inviting the community to help clean local beaches ahead of sea turtle nesting season during the 23rd Annual Turtletown USA... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 61)

• Sea turtle nesting season begins, helpful tips for beachgoers - Sea turtle nesting season begins, helpful tips for beachgoers. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida visit:... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 50)

• Four sea turtles released in Orange Beach, active season predicted - Four sea turtles released in Orange Beach, active season predicted. Toggle header content. Genre. What's better than one sea turtle release? (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 39)

• What looked like a wall full of grooves in the Adriatic Sea turned out to be the trail... - Ancient grooves in Adriatic limestone may capture sea turtles fleeing an underwater earthquake 79 million years ago. (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 28)

• Playa del Carmen Starts Sea Turtle Protection Season - Playa del Carmen begins its 2026 sea turtle season with nest monitoring, hotel training, hatchling releases and education. (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 61)

• Emerald Isle sets new record this sea turtle nesting season - Over the weekend, the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol confirmed the town's first nest of the year-making it the earliest nesting date ever recorded... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 42)

• Shocking turtle photo reveals efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade - Winner of an environmental photography award, this shot of a sea turtle seen under ultraviolet light shows how forensic evidence is being used to... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 40)

• Mexico preserves US wild-caught shrimp trade through sea turtle protection compliance - ... sea turtle protection measures remain comparable to American standards (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 71)

• Emerald Isle records first sea turtle nest of the season on its 12-mile beach - Heather Keever is the program coordinator for the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol, a conservation program that protects and registers turtle activity... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 52)

• Black skimmer colony gathering in Bradenton Beach - ... sea turtle crawls on the Island. "We haven't found any sea turtle crawls on Anna Maria Island - and we've been monitoring the beach since April 15... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 35)

• Fort Myers Beach kicks off sea turtle education campaign - ... sea turtles. With nesting season beginning May 1, the town is asking everyone, from beachfront homeowners to inland neighbors, to get familiar... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 56)

• Rare leatherback sea turtle spotted off South Carolina coast, first in 23 years - Leatherback sea turtles are the largest species of sea turtle in the world and are considered endangered. They were classified on the... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 56)

• Folly Beach Turtle Watch Program spots rare sea turtles near pier - The program is used to dealing with loggerheads and green sea turtles, but over the weekend, several people spotted two leatherbacks less than a mile... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 61)

• Rehabilitated sea turtles released in Oak Island - A crowd gathered along the coast Tuesday to watch as 29 rehabilitated sea turtles made their way back into the ocean after months of recovery. (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 35)

• Country Thunder moved to Coachman Park in Clearwater - After concerns about the sea turtle nesting season, Country Thunder announced Tuesday it will move from the beach to Coachman Park in Clearwater. (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 53)

• Green sea turtle found dead on waters off Bayan Lepas - GEORGE TOWN: A green sea turtle, known locally as penyu agar, was found dead at a beach near Gertak Sanggul here on Monday (April 13). (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 33)

• Sea turtle rescued at Hanna Park now recovering, name selection underway - A sea turtle rescued from a Hanna Park beach is now recovering at a local rehabilitation facility, and staff are asking the public to help choose... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 58)

• Adopt a nest, protect a legacy - Selling for sea turtles Cole Montgomery, 10, and siblings Lucas... sea turtle -friendly beach, as well as a complimentary beer from Coquina... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 81)

• New England Aquarium release rehabilitated sea turtles in North Carolina - Biologists from the New England Aquarium drove loggerhead sea turtles from the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital to Fort Fisher, North Carolina for... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 43)

• New England Aquarium releases endangered sea turtles back into the ocean - 12 Kemp's ridley and two loggerhead sea turtles from the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy were driven to North Carolina for the season's first... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 45)

• Scientists begin tracking elusive male sea turtles - Warming sand temperatures are causing a higher ratio of female sea turtle hatchlings. Scientists have lacked a reliable method to count male sea... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 65)

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