Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

Andy’s flourishing journey underscores the vital need for coastal habitat protection and showcases the efficacy of ...

After being lured to the Gulf of Maine’s warming waters to feed, young sea turtles are trapped and cold-stunned as ...

Community members gathered near Port Aransas as ARK released 10 recovered green sea turtles back into the Gulf after months ...

The New England Aquarium and Audubon Aquarium Rescue are helping over two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles recover from a ...

Scientists at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium believe this year’s sea turtle nesting season is a step in the right direction.

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Green sea turtles have been swimming around the world since the age of dinosaurs–over 110 million years ago. Now, after years of endangered status and efforts to save them, green sea turtles are no ...

Loggerhead Marinelife Center logged 20,872 nests, a nearly 40% increase from the previous year. Despite the high numbers, some nests were lost to beach erosion. Researchers advise beachgoers to keep ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Hawaii’s green sea turtles have rebounded dramatically, but federal protections still ban Native Hawaiian ...

Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the front line of a climate emergency. Frigid seas trap turtles in deadly waters — and put Florida veterinarians on the ...