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• Kemp's ridley sea turtles surpass Texas nesting record in 2026 - Hundreds more Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests have been found in Texas in 2026 than any year since authorities began tracking the endangered... (Added: 15-Jun-2026 Hits: 162)

• Port Aransas spring break visitors witness sea turtle release - Spring break visitors weren't the only ones enjoying the beach this weekend, 14 rescued green sea turtles made their own big return to the Gulf in... (Added: 15-Mar-2026 Hits: 127)

• Rare leatherback sea turtle rescued from nets in Yilan - Sea turtle found entangled in nets with mouth injury | Mar. 15, 2026 15:59. (Added: 15-Mar-2026 Hits: 119)

• Green sea turtle rescued in Zamboanga del Sur - A RESCUED injured green sea turtle is now under the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Zamboanga del Sur. (Added: 15-Mar-2026 Hits: 94)

• Institute for Marine Mammal Science invites public to endangered sea turtle release in Biloxi - The event comes as IMMS recognizes Endangered Species Day and highlights its work with Kemp's ridley sea turtles, the most endangered. (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 84)

• Two rare sea turtles freed from fishing nets off Con Dao - Two environmental workers in Con Dao Special Zone rescued two rare sea turtles entangled in drifting fishing nets while collecting rubbish at sea. (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 76)

• Jekyll Island launches live tracker for sea turtle nesting season - Sea turtle nesting season has commenced on Jekyll Island, allowing visitors a new interactive way to track conservation efforts. (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 126)

• Sea Turtle Rescue - Sea Turtle Rescue. Sea Turtle Rescue. 4 views - 1 hour ago...more. WGNO-TV / ABC26 / WNOL38. 23.2K. Subscribe. 0. Share. Save. Report... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 123)

• Baldwin County students learn sea turtle conservation through Share the Beach program - As Alabama's Gulf Coast Share the Beach sea turtle preservation program celebrates its 25th anniversary, hundreds of Baldwin County students are... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 79)

• Rescue of 2 turtles caught in fishing nets floating on Con Dao - Ho Chi Minh City - 2 sea turtles caught in nets floating at sea were discovered, rescued and returned to nature by 2 environmental sanitation... (Added: 15-May-2026 Hits: 91)

• Chinese diver stopped at Makassar over alleged sea turtle hunting - The Makassar Immigration Office in South Sulawesi has arrested a Chinese national for hunting and killing a sea turtle, a protected species in... (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 95)

• Endangered sea turtle found near death makes 5,000-mile trip to Houston for Gulf release - A Kemp's ridley sea turtle that ended up on a Welsh beach after drifting thousands of miles off course is now in Houston. (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 16)

• Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach - Watch: Endangered sea turtle makes 5,000-mile journey back to Texas from Wales - Damaged golf course. Watch: Golf course left badly damaged by... (Added: 15-Sep-2026 Hits: 124)

• Rescued sea turtles return to the wild on the shores of Oak Island - A sea turtle released on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean at Oak Island, N.C.. A group of 29 sea turtles returned to the wild Tuesday at a public... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 101)

• Sea turtle named after WLOX reporter returns, providing rare data on Gulf habitat - In December, five Kemp's Ridley sea turtles were released just south of Cat Island. Two of those turtles were equipped with satellite tracking devices... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 219)

• Beach Cleanup Volunteers Find Rare, Endangered Sea Turtle Among 10,000 Pieces of Trash - The Kemp's ridley sea turtle - the most endangered species of the reptile - had been hooked by an angler on a fishing pier in South Carolina. (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 120)

• Rescued sea turtles return to the wild on the shores of Oak Island - A group of 29 rescued sea turtles made their way toward the Atlantic Ocean during a public release event on Tuesday at East Beach Access in Oak... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 127)

• Free Sea Turtle Fest educates visitors on beach conservation - Fernandina Beach is hosting a free Sea Turtle Fest on 4/18 with a concentration on conservation with live music, food and activities for families. (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 129)

• How a Sea Turtle Rescue From Tangled Fishing Gear Led to a Life-Saving Diagnosis - A green sea turtle nearly died due to fishing line entanglement. This, however, was only the beginning of his harrowing story. (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 106)

• New England Aquarium Releases 18 Sea Turtles Back Into the Ocean - 18 Rescued Sea Turtles Released Into the Ocean After Rehab - From Rescue to Rehabilitation - A 24-Hour Journey South - How Sea Turtles Are Safely... (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 91)

• Petition: Turtle Eggs Are Being Stolen From Endangered Sea Turtle Nests - Allegedly stolen sea turtle eggs at Playa Escobilla threaten the olive ridley population. Demand PROFEPA investigate and act now. (Added: 16-Apr-2026 Hits: 119)

• 270-pound loggerhead sea turtle Timmy returns to Atlantic after rehabilitation in Key West - After weeks of rehab, Timmy, a 270-pound loggerhead sea turtle, returned to the Atlantic in Key West as hundreds gathered for her release on... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 100)

• Mumbai Police rescues a 100 kg rare Loggerhead Sea Turtle in coordination with RAWW - Mumbai Police and RAWW rescued a 100kg rare loggerhead sea turtle off Mumbai, treated it, and shifted it to Dahanu's transit rehab center. (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 104)

• Houston Zoo treats endangered sea turtle rescued in Wales ahead of return to Gulf - The Houston Zoo said its veterinary team is treating Rhossi, a sea turtle that was found and rescued on a Welsh beach in 2023, before releasing... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 89)

• Tides of Change: SCU Students Step Up for Sea Turtle Conservation - ... sea turtles and their nesting grounds. These interactions allowed students to share important conservation messages while strengthening their... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 115)

• IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Police rescue loggerhead sea turtle spotted struggling in Arabian Sea - Mumbai Police and RAWW rescue a rare loggerhead sea turtle found struggling in the Arabian Sea The turtle was treated and shifted to Dahanu for... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 41)

• Mumbai Police rescue 100-kg endangered Loggerhead sea turtle - Mumbai Police personnel rescued a distressed 100-kg Loggerhead sea turtle after finding it struggling to swim and floating on the surface of the... (Added: 16-Aug-2026 Hits: 100)

• Canon U.S.A., Inc. and New York Marine Rescue Center Release Rehabilitated Sea Turtle Back... - ... sea turtles back into their natural habitat. This support was recently highlighted by the release of Amber, a loggerhead turtle named by employees... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 129)

• Release of endangered sea turtle rescued in Mass. postponed due to wildfire smoke - A critically endangered sea turtle's scheduled return to the Atlantic Ocean has been postponed by a week because of the Canadian wildfire smoke... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 116)

• This Georgia Beach Is Having Its Biggest Sea Turtle Nesting Season Ever - Tybee Island has already set a sea turtle nesting record this year. Here's what's driving the surge and how beachgoers can help protect nests. (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 124)

• More than 1000 sea turtle nests on islands - The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that sea turtle nesting season continues to be in full swing on the islands,... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 96)

• Green sea turtle rescued in Philippines' Zamboanga del Norte region - PAGADIAN CITY: A female green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) was safely rescued, tagged, and released back into the ocean after it was entangled in a... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 172)

• SEA TURTLE, RESCUED Environmental officials have safely rescued a female green... - SEA TURTLE, RESCUED Environmental officials have safely rescued a female green sea turtle that was entangled in a fishing net and released it in. (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 110)

• 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: 131)

• OIB Sea Turtle Protection Organization funds wildlife-safe streetlights - The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization (OIBSTPO) last week announced the installation of wildlife-safe streetlights in Ocean Isle... (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 108)

• Giant Sea Turtle Trapped in Sand Dunes Spotted by Beachgoers - A group of beachgoers came together to rescue a giant sea turtle after it became trapped in deep sand while attempting to nest. (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 112)

• Volunteers protect sea turtle nests along Alabama beaches - Before most beachgoers lay out their towels, volunteers with Share The Beach have already walked miles of shoreline looking for sea turtle nests. (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 147)

• 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: 178)

• 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: 122)

• World Sea Turtle Day: Adapting to a changing world - On World Sea Turtle Day, scientists highlight how sea turtles navigate vast oceans and face challenges from pollution and habitat loss. (Added: 16-Jun-2026 Hits: 167)

• World Sea Turtle Day Brings Conservation Awareness to Alabama's Gulf Coast - Orange Beach, Ala. - (OBA) - World Sea Turtle Day is a global observance that raises awareness of the threats sea turtles face. (Added: 16-Jun-2026 Hits: 123)

• Florida's Volunteer Heroes Are Racing to Save Sea Turtles One Rescue at a Time - When a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle got snagged on a fishing line at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier earlier this month, a team of trained... (Added: 16-Jun-2026 Hits: 150)

• 9 Rescued & Rehabilitated Sea Turtles to be Released in Ocean City Thursday - The National Aquarium Animal Rescue will release 9 rescued sea turtles on the beach at 40 th Street in Ocean City on Thursday morning. These sea... (Added: 16-Jun-2026 Hits: 126)

• World Sea Turtle Day: Celebrating paths to conservation success - Conservation efforts can benefit species such as sea turtles as well as local communities and the planet. (Added: 16-Jun-2026 Hits: 183)

• See all 7 sea turtle species in honor of World Sea Turtle Day - Nonprofit conservation group See Turtles organized Sea Turtle Day and week as part of its mission to connect people with the endangered species. (Added: 16-Jun-2026 Hits: 143)

• Alabama Coastal Foundation launching volunteer meetings for sea turtle program - ... sea turtle conservation program with volunteer...... sea turtles along the state's coast. The Baldwin County kickoff meeting will be held at 6... (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 92)

• Florida Beach Erosion Threatens Sea Turtle Nesting - Erosion has significantly reduced sea turtle nesting habitat along a mile-long stretch of beach south of the Fort Pierce inlet jetty in Florida,... (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 261)

• 170 sea turtles released in Nai Yang conservation event - PHUKET: A total of 170 green sea turtles were released back into the Andaman Sea at Nai Yang Beach on Saturday (Mar 14) as part of the 14th annual... (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 101)

• Authorities rescue endangered sea turtle in Aurora town - BALER, Aurora (PIA) - Authorities rescued a female Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) after it became accidentally entangled in a... (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 88)

• Rescued Olive Ridley sea turtle released in Casiguran Bay - CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - An Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) rescued in Aurora province was recently released in Casiguran... (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 110)

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