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• Marine Science Center hosts two-day Turtle Day event in Volusia County - The event features animal exhibits, touch pools, and sea turtle rehabilitation education.... The center is also showcasing its turtle triage and... (Added: 11-Apr-2026 Hits: 115)

• At age 5, Colin Limpus watched his family collect turtle eggs for food - Limpus began his sea turtle research in the late 1960s and later... The State of the World's Sea Turtles profile notes that during the 1970s... (Added: 11-Aug-2026 Hits: 121)

• From Wrist to Reef: The Seiko-Sponsored Mission to Save Australia's Sea Turtles - The Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre is fighting to preserve Australia's sea turtle population with a little help from Seiko. (Added: 11-Aug-2026 Hits: 61)

• Cold-Stunned and Near Death, Pancake the Turtle Finally Swims Free - Sea turtles swimming at the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society's Sea Turtle Care Facility, where they are closely monitored by trained veterinarians... (Added: 11-Aug-2026 Hits: 93)

• Beach Party Canceled to Protect Sea Turtle Nests - A planned event at a Caretta caretta nesting beach was called off after intervention by the ARCHELON sea turtle protection group. (Added: 11-Aug-2026 Hits: 112)

• Four rehabilitated green sea turtles released into the Atlantic Ocean - Biologists with The Florida Aquarium prepared the turtles for their cross-state journey Tuesday morning from the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in... (Added: 11-Aug-2026 Hits: 119)

• Ormoc's 'Saving Kan' Story Lives On Through Giant Sea Turtle Art Installation - A heartwarming sea turtle rescue in Ormoc has found new life as an eye-catching symbol of the city's commitment to marine conservation. (Added: 11-Aug-2026 Hits: 84)

• N.E.S.T. reports 34th sea turtle nest of 2026 season - On Saturday, July 11, the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (N.E.S.T.) identified the latest sea turtle nest found on the Northern Outer Bank this... (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 119)

• Rescued sea turtle Princess returns to the ocean - After months of rehabilitation, Princess, a 93-pound loggerhead sea turtle rescued from a frigid Cape Cod beach, was released back into the... (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 122)

• Where Israel's Sea Turtles Recover Before Returning Home - The four are large sea turtles, part of the breeding group of the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center. They swam slowly, and for a moment it felt as... (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 112)

• Zoomarine Algarve releases six rescued sea turtles back into Atlantic Ocean - Six juvenile loggerhead sea turtles have been returned to the Atlantic Ocean after months of rehabilitation at Zoomarine Algarve. (Added: 11-Jun-2026 Hits: 127)

• Girls rescued a floating sea turtle tangled in fishing net and covere... #Shorts - Girls rescued a floating sea turtle tangled in fishing net and covered in barnacles... #wholesome #animal # seaturtle #barnacles #wildlife #Shorts. (Added: 11-Jun-2026 Hits: 153)

• Audubon Aquarium Rescue Releases Sea Turtles on Mississippi Beach - A team from Audubon Aquarium Rescue released twenty-nine endangered sea turtles today along the beach in Biloxi, Mississippi. (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 151)

• Tiny turtle in KZN: Covered in barnacles and clinging to life - What is SAAMBR's role in protecting sea turtles ? SAAMBR runs one of Africa's best-known turtle rehabilitation programmes and this year celebrates 75 ... (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 104)

• 27 endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles released in Biloxi after rehab at Audubon Institute - It's the most endangered sea turtle on the planet. They were sent from New England to New Orleans. Two more are green sea turtles that were cold- ... (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 196)

• Sea turtles released into ocean - Rescued sea turtles are now back in the ocean off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 97)

• Spring breakers urged to be mindful of sea turtles - Spring break is in full swing on South Padre Island, and wildlife experts are urging beachgoers to help protect endangered sea turtles . (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 97)

• Florida beach restoration in sea turtle nesting season St Lucie County - ... sea turtles natural nesting and their hatchlings' behavior. Sea turtles are nesting on Treasure Coast beaches now, yet crews on a potentially ... (Added: 11-Mar-2026 Hits: 180)

• Eight critically endangered hawksbill turtles get head start at Singapore Oceanarium - ... sea turtle species. Nanyang Technological University Associate Professor Kim Hie Lim, who is leading research into Singapore's sea turtles, said... (Added: 11-May-2026 Hits: 103)

• Over 170 green sea turtle hatchlings released into sea in Aurora - This conservation success story shows how protecting waters like our national marine sanctuaries helps marine life like sea turtles to thrive! Get to... (Added: 11-Oct-2026 Hits: 100)

• Bali Police Rescue 22 Green Sea Turtles from Wildlife Smuggling - Bali Police rescued 22 live green sea turtles from an abandoned boat linked to a suspected smuggling operation off Serangan Island on Oct. 10, 2026. (Added: 11-Oct-2026 Hits: 77)

• 170 green sea turtle hatchlings released in Aurora | Daily Tribune - The DENR and local partners released around 170 green sea turtle hatchlings in Baler, Aurora, as part of efforts to protect marine turtle... (Added: 11-Oct-2026 Hits: 41)

• Only 2 turtle nests left on Anna Maria Island beaches amid flooding from Hurricane Isaias - Volunteers rescued what they believe to be the last sea turtle hatchling of 2026 after a. Credit: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. Volunteers rescued... (Added: 11-Oct-2026 Hits: 150)

• Injured Turtle Is Found Thousands Of Miles From Home - Rhossi's rescue was a huge success, and it highlights the many sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts happening now. So, why are sea turtles in... (Added: 11-Sep-2026 Hits: 126)

• 18th Annual Turtle Fest promotes sea turtle protection in Flagler Beach - Sea turtle nesting season in Flagler and Volusia counties runs from May 1 through October 31. As nests begin appearing along local beaches, most will... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 126)

• Dead sea turtle found entangled in abandoned fishing nets - The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC)'s Marine Protection Department has reported the death of a sea turtle, which was entangled... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 93)

• Folly Beach volunteers collect litter, help rescue endangered sea turtle - During the beach sweep, event organizers also helped save a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle, one of the most endangered species of sea turtles,... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 108)

• VIDEO: Folly Beach volunteers collect litter, help rescue endangered sea turtle - VIDEO: Folly Beach volunteers collect litter, help rescue endangered sea turtle. Updated: 22 hours ago. Close. Subtitle Settings. (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 104)

• Sanibel's CROW hold ribbon cutting for new sea turtle facility - CROW is a top wildlife treatment center and the only licensed sea turtle rehabilitation facility between Sarasota and the Florida Keys. (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 164)

• Tamil Nadu: Injured rare turtle released into sea after 1-month intensive care - CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests has successfully rescued a critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 120)

• Celebration of life held Saturday for Jean Beasley, sea turtle rescue pioneer - Honoring a historic member of our community. In December of 2025 we mourned the loss of founder of the Karen Beasley sea turtle rescue and... (Added: 12-Apr-2026 Hits: 116)

• Rare sea turtle Rhossi returns to Texas after Wales rescue - Rhossi, a critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, is back in Texas after washing up near-dead on a Welsh beach in 2023. (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 124)

• 4 sea turtles make their return to the Atlantic after months of recovery - APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) - Four sea turtles returned home to the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday morning. Their return came after the turtles... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 100)

• Rescued sea turtle stops at Houston Zoo on 5000-mile trip back to the Gulf - Rhossi, a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, spent more than two and a half years in the care of the Anglesey Sea Zoo in Wales and reached the Houston Zoo... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 74)

• N.E.S.T. urges public to reduce light pollution to save sea turtle hatchlings - OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WAVY) - The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles is advising citizens to reduce light pollution to help sea turtle hatchlings get... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 186)

• Rhossi the rescued sea turtle is nearly home after a 5,000-mile flight to the Houston Zoo - Rhossi the endangered sea turtle had flown nearly 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a custom crate by the time he was sprawled out for a CT... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 129)

• Rhossi the sea turtle undergoes CT scan, and more from around the world - Rhossi, a critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, is... (Added: 12-Aug-2026 Hits: 116)

• IMMS uses acoustic tags to track endangered sea turtles near fishing piers - GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) is adding acoustic tags to its sea turtle research program,... (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 103)

• Fishermen free massive loggerhead sea turtle from deadly ghost gear - Dramatic sea rescue: Australian fishermen freed a 220-pound loggerhead turtle wrapped in thick ropes and buoys, preventing likely death. (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 149)

• 183 sea turtle hatchlings released into Panglao waters - PANGLAO, Bohol - A total of 183 green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings were released into the sea on July 3 after emerging from a protected... (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 123)

• The Rescued Dog Who Guarded Sea Turtle Nests #Shorts #DogHero # SeaTurtles - An abandoned puppy found a home, then devoted his life to protecting sea turtle nests along the coast of Mexico. Manchas became a loyal guardian... (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 147)

• Rescued marine turtle released back to sea in Surigao Sur town - News - A rescued female Green Sea Turtle was released back to sea in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur on Thursday. This was reported by local government. (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 168)

• Loggerhead turtle rescued off Haifa Coast after injury from pollution - "Halil, the sea turtle that was rescued off the coast of Haifa, reminds us all of how beautiful, exciting, and vulnerable the nature around us is... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 146)

• 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: 146)

• Three rehabilitated sea turtles released on Jekyll Island - (WTOC) - Three sea turtles were released into the ocean off Jekyll Island after months of rehabilitation at the Georgia Turtle Center. Peachy, Goosie... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 109)

• Egyptian citizen saves six endangered loggerhead sea turtles from sale at local market - Upon receiving the notification, the Ministry's Sea Turtle Rescue Center-a branch of the Nature Protection Sector-coordinated with authorities at the... (Added: 12-Jun-2026 Hits: 139)

• Florida beach erosion and sand restoration may affect sea turtle nesting - Erosion along about a mile of beach south of the Fort Pierce inlet jetty has significantly reduced Florida sea turtles ' nesting habitat — and no... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 188)

• Protecting and advocating: Sunset Beach Turtle Watch leader honored for impact, service - Additionally, during sea turtle nesting season from May 1 into the fall, Zetts is on call 24/7 to ensure sea turtles and their nests are protected... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 168)

• Researchers rush to save endangered sea turtle found on Texas beach - A massive Kemp's ridley sea turtle that washed ashore along the Texas coast is now recovering after being rescued by researchers and treated by... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 133)

• 29 rescued sea turtles released into Gulf from Biloxi Beach - Audubon Aquarium releases Kemp's Ridley and green sea turtles after months of rehabilitation. (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 108)

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