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• 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)

• Rare sea turtle discovery on the Texas coast sparks rescue - A critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle was rescued near Galveston was covered in marine organisms after washing ashore sick, according to ... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 155)

• Critically Endangered Texas Sea Turtle Rescued from Shore - A critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle was rescued from a Galveston, Texas beach on March 7, 2026 and is now receiving treatment at the... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 125)

• 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)

• 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: 170)

• Injured sea turtles to be released from Brevard Zoo rehabilitation center - Two juvenile green sea turtles, Sir Hooks a Lot and Stag, are being released back into the ocean after rehabilitation at Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle... (Added: 12-May-2026 Hits: 126)

• Maldives opens major sea turtle treatment center - Conservation groups say sea turtles across the Indian Ocean increasingly face injuries caused by discarded fishing gear, plastic pollution, boat... (Added: 12-May-2026 Hits: 180)

• 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: 133)

• Rare leatherback sea turtle caught by fishermen returned to sea - A protected leatherback sea turtle accidentally caught by fishermen off the coast of Dongshih Township in Chiayi County has been safely returned... (Added: 12-May-2026 Hits: 105)

• Phu Quy Island releases 57 rare sea turtles back into the sea. - TPO - After approximately 45 days of protection, 57 baby sea turtles that hatched in the Phu Quy Special Economic Zone, Lam Dong province,... (Added: 12-Oct-2026 Hits: 80)

• Push to safeguard Goa's endangered sea turtles - Shoma Patnaik Panaji Efforts to protect endangered sea turtles from death caused by commercial fishing gear are set to take off in Goa,... (Added: 12-Oct-2026 Hits: 69)

• Wildlife Populations Have Plunged Globally, But Some Buck the Trend - Conservation efforts across dozens of countries have helped significantly rebuild global green sea turtle populations.... sea turtles and... (Added: 12-Oct-2026 Hits: 69)

• How L.A. became a turtle smuggling hot spot, pushing this rescue group to the brink - An olive ridley sea turtle was observed on the beach a few miles south, near - Science & Medicine - Sea turtles laying eggs at Huntington Beach and... (Added: 12-Oct-2026 Hits: 80)

• Sea Turtle Release Season Begins in Puerto Vallarta - Every year, sea turtles arrive on beaches throughout Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay to lay their eggs. Conservation teams patrol the coastline,... (Added: 12-Sep-2026 Hits: 197)

• In Mexico, volunteers help protect sea turtle nests - In Mexico, volunteers are joining efforts to protect sea turtle nests and release hatchlings into the sea at camps along the country's coast. (Added: 12-Sep-2026 Hits: 81)

• Turtle power: Volunteer to protect Mexico's sea turtles - Volunteers at coastal camps across Mexico, including in Veracruz, play a vital role in protecting endangered sea turtles. (Added: 12-Sep-2026 Hits: 21)

• Tybee Island's Sand Loss Threatens Sea Turtle Nesting - The Georgia Sea Turtle Center has released a juvenile Green sea turtle named Carnegie, who was rescued from Cumberland Island in 2025. (Added: 13-Apr-2026 Hits: 130)

• Watch out for sea turtles on local beaches as nesting season begins - All sea turtle species that nest in Florida are listed as either threatened or endangered. They scout local beaches during the summer, crawl onto the... (Added: 13-Apr-2026 Hits: 172)

• Lifeguard Rescued One Of The World's Rarest Sea Turtles - On Saturday, April 4th, a Gulf Beach lifeguard on Mustand Island spotted trouble. Lifeguard Nevaeh Vela spotted a massive sea turtle buried in the... (Added: 13-Apr-2026 Hits: 93)

• Critically endangered turtle washed up in Wales will be flown to warmer Gulf of Mexico waters - A trans-Atlantic wildlife relocation is being arranged for Rhossi, a critically endangered sea turtle found on a beach in Wales, in an effort to... (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 59)

• Arugula the sea turtle returned to the water, once again - Cold-stunned sea turtles are increasingly being rescued, rehabilitated on Long Island. Arugula, one of the rescued sea turtles, is released at Tiana.. (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 113)

• Ecosystems at risk as West Africa's sea turtles decline | ENACT Africa - Ecosystems at risk as West Africa's sea turtles decline. West Africa's governments must protect this important species by partnering with NGOs... (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 79)

• Leading wildlife experts to gather for UK Sea Turtle Symposium - UK Sea Turtle Symposium to be held on 17 October. Veterinary professionals, conservationists and marine wildlife rescue volunteers are among those... (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 93)

• Watch: Endangered sea turtle makes 5,000-mile journey back to Texas from Wales - Rhossi, a rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle, was found close to death after washing up on a Welsh beach in 2023. (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 147)

• 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: 199)

• 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: 142)

• 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: 135)

• Florida man accused of listing endangered sea turtle shell for $2K on Facebook Marketplace - The shell was taken to the FWC Field Lab in Tequesta, where a biologist confirmed it belonged to an Atlantic hawksbill sea turtle. Mullen is accused... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 112)

• Green sea turtle released back into the ocean after rehabilitation in Palm Beach County - A green sea turtle named Beluga, treated for a severe flipper injury at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, has been released back into the ocean... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 157)

• 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: 105)

• 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: 124)

• 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: 146)

• 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: 160)

• 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: 104)

• 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: 170)

• 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: 118)

• 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: 129)

• 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: 131)

• 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: 123)

• 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: 143)

• 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: 129)

• 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: 118)

• 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: 125)

• Entangled sea turtle rescued off Big Sarasota Pass - A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez jumped into action after they spotted a sea turtle with a crab pot line around its neck. (Added: 13-Oct-2026 Hits: 73)

• Coast Guard crew saves sea turtle found with fishing line wrapped around neck off Tampa - TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - The U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of a sea turtle in trouble off the coast of Tampa.During its patrolRead More. (Added: 13-Oct-2026 Hits: 45)

• Indonesia returns 20 green sea turtles to the ocean after Bali smuggling raid - SERANGAN ISLAND, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali released 20 protected green sea turtles back into the ocean... (Added: 13-Oct-2026 Hits: 76)

• 20 green sea turtles returned to the ocean after Bali smuggling raid - Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali have released 20 protected green sea turtles back into the ocean Tuesday. (Added: 13-Oct-2026 Hits: 64)

• 20 green sea turtles released to ocean after Bali raid - SERANGAN ISLAND, Indonesia - Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali released 20 protected green sea turtles back into the ocean on... (Added: 13-Oct-2026 Hits: 67)

• 127 sea turtle hatchlings released in Baler - A total of 127 Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings were released into Baler Bay in a joint conservation effort by the Department of... (Added: 13-Sep-2026 Hits: 94)

• DENR steps up protection of sea turtle nesting sites in Aurora - ... sea turtle. In a statement on Saturday (Sept. 12), the DENR said that, through its Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) in... (Added: 13-Sep-2026 Hits: 148)

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