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• Record-Breaking Year For Florida's Sea Turtle Nests Is Great News - Record sea turtle nest numbers are recorded in Florida as the Trump Administration weakens the Endangered Species Act. ^new (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 4)

• Loggerhead sea turtle lays 119 eggs on Myrtle Beach shore - On Sunday, a Loggerhead Sea Turtle laid eggs on the newly renourished beach, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD). (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 55)

• Sea turtle nesting season begins; Advocates urge beach cleanup, lights off - May first kicks off sea turtle nesting season, and South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (S.C.U.T.E.) begs beachgoers to be aware. (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 59)

• Marco Island considers fishing restrictions to protect sea turtles - ... sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. The proposed ordinance would prohibit beach fishing from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. during sea turtle season... (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 71)

• MORNING BUZZ: Turtle nests on Kiawah Island near major milestone, outnumbering last year - ... sea turtles are. According to officials the town is on its way to beating last year's number of total sea turtle nests. With 199 nests counted in... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 53)

• Sea turtle nesting steady on Anna Maria Island as monitors prepare for peak season - Sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act and state laws, according to the group. If someone sees a nesting turtle, they should stay... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 51)

• Mexico Secures US Shrimp Export Certification Renewal Through Sea Turtle Protection Compliance - ... sea turtle bycatch prevention programs. The renewal, published in April's Federal Register, was based on March 2026 technical evaluations by NOAA... (Added: 12-May-2026 Hits: 53)

• 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: 44)

• Ocean Isle Beach sea turtle group pushes for turtle-friendly lighting legislation - ... sea turtle nesting sites. The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization has raised money to install amber LED streetlights closest to... (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 51)

• New federal rule could ramp up risks for sea turtles in Florida - A loggerhead sea turtle swims underwater at night, illuminated by divers. A new federal rule that stands to dramatically weaken Endangered Species Act... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 35)

• Georgetown County has a lighting ordinance to protect sea turtles. Will anyone enforce it? - A sea turtle hatchling makes its way to the ocean near Garden City. Provided/Garden City-Surfside SCUTE. (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 38)

• Chinese scientists find over 50 endangered green sea turtles in seagrass beds of Huangyan... - Chinese scientists have discovered a large population of endangered green sea turtles, a national first-class protected species, in the seagrass... (Added: 16-Jun-2026 Hits: 39)

• Turtles from sea back to shining sea - Every sea turtle release is a win for the species as a whole." Under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, loggerhead and Kemp's ridley sea turtles are... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 40)

• EA conducts field survey at Masirah Island's turtle nesting sites - ... sea turtle nesting areas. The initiative aims to support the regulation of coastal activities based on sustainable environmental principles. The... (Added: 18-Apr-2026 Hits: 48)

• First Chamber Upholds Ruling in Favor of Temporary Building Regulations to Protect the... - First Chamber Upholds Ruling in Favor of Temporary Building Regulations to Protect the Ostional Sea Turtle Nesting Site... sea turtles in this... (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 45)

• Protection of Sea Turtle Nests in Mexico: Chiapas Authorities Halt ATV Activities in Puerto Arista - Therefore, it was reiterated that activities endangering sea turtles or their habitat will not be allowed. In case of non-compliance, sanctions will... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 53)

• Pawleys Island residents spot 'day-nester' sea turtle - Last night residences caputred a rare sught in pawleys Island.On thusday, a female "day-nester" sea turtle was seen laying eggs and retreasting... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 47)

• Red Tone Lights Best for Sea Turtles - During the nesting season, Marco Island is vigilant in enforcing beachfront lighting compliance. The following list of nine sea turtle protection... (Added: 2-Jul-2026 Hits: 46)

• Shadracks on St. Pete Beach issued warning over lights during turtle nesting season - Sugden said he understands the city ordinance protects sea turtles, but he said his bar is not beachfront property. His bar on 8th Avenue is located... (Added: 2-Jun-2026 Hits: 50)

• Sea turtle activist calls for stricter compliance with lighting ordinance on Garden City beaches - Sea turtle activist calls for stricter compliance with lighting ordinance on Garden City beaches. Wed, April 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM PDT. 0. (Added: 22-Apr-2026 Hits: 67)

• Senator Markey passes federal bill funding sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation - The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation co-led by Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey on Monday to establish federal funding for the rescue,... (Added: 23-Mar-2026 Hits: 95)

• Press Release: Senator Markey's Bipartisan Legislation for Sea Turtle Rescue Passes in Senate - Quiver AI Summary. Senator Markey announces bipartisan legislation: Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has celebrated the Senate's passage of the Sea... (Added: 23-Mar-2026 Hits: 71)

• Kuwait reaffirms commitment to protect sea turtles on World Turtle Day - ... sea turtles, through strengthened conservation efforts and compliance with international environmental agreements. The authority said its work is... (Added: 24-May-2026 Hits: 44)

• Activists seek stricter light ordinances after sea turtle deaths along Gulf Coast - SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Hundreds of baby sea turtles died along the Gulf Coast last year. That's according to conservationists, who say lights... (Added: 25-Mar-2026 Hits: 56)

• Fort Myers Beach pushes light code compliance as sea turtle hatchlings face disorientation - Fort Myers Beach officials are asking residents to adjust their lighting to prevent baby sea turtles from becoming disoriented and ensure they... (Added: 26-Jun-2026 Hits: 41)

• 3 Florida beach restoration projects celebrated by Army Corps, counties - All state and federal sea turtle regulations were followed, the work was done before most sea turtles started nesting, and the new sand will give... (Added: 27-Apr-2026 Hits: 54)

• In Anticipation of El Niño Sea Turtle Surge in California, Conservation Group Calls for... - Conservationists expect sea turtles to flock to California during the incoming El Niño, and they're urging the government to prepare for it. (Added: 28-May-2026 Hits: 60)

• Get to Know Your Local Sea Turtle Ordinance - ... Sea Turtle Season, which is from May 1 through October 31. Marco Island has a specific ordinance in place to protect sea turtles and these... (Added: 4-Jun-2026 Hits: 56)

• Satellite Beach considers year-round dog access to beaches - Conservation groups oppose the ordinance, citing risks to endangered sea turtles and other coastal wildlife. Some want a new leash on beach life... (Added: 6-May-2026 Hits: 54)

• 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: 59)

• Navy relocates threatened loggerhead sea turtle nest to improve hatchling survival - Loggerhead sea turtles are listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Wright said habitat loss, hunting, and poaching have... (Added: 8-Jul-2026 Hits: 96)

• STAR Center staff nurse rescued sea turtles back to health at aquarium on Roanoke Island - The sea turtle work is conducted under North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Sea Turtle Permit #26ST46. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 35)

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