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• Another Olive Ridley sea turtle rescued and released in Casiguran - Discover the inspiring rescue and release of an Olive Ridley sea turtle in Casiguran, Aurora. Learn how the DENR and local partners collaborated... (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 104)

• Flagler Turtle Patrol helps hatchlings survive nesting season - The sight of ribbons demarcating a sea turtle nest on the beach is common in Volusia and Flagler counties. Much of this work, reflective of the... (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 126)

• Turtley Awesome - That's So Wild - Learn about Emerald, the sea turtle, and her journey to the Living Coast Discovery Center. Find out about her rescue, injuries, and new life. (Added: 16-Mar-2026 Hits: 156)

• Rare Olive Ridley sea turtle rescued in Kuakata - A rare live Olive Ridley sea turtle, weighing around 30-35 kg, has been rescued from Kuakata beach, a popular tourist destination in Patuakhali. (Added: 16-May-2026 Hits: 94)

• Turtle freed, injured Brahminy Kite rescued in Zamboanga Sibugay town - A green sea turtle was freed in Zamboanga Sibugay, while an injured Brahminy kite is undergoing rehabilitation after rescue. (Added: 16-May-2026 Hits: 99)

• Protect endangered sea turtles of Bangladesh - For several sea turtle species, Bangladesh's coastal waters and sandy beaches serve as vital feeding, breeding, and migratory grounds. However, these... (Added: 16-May-2026 Hits: 211)

• 90-kg endangered sea turtle lays 101 eggs on Hon Cau Island - Since the beginning of the year, the reserve has recorded sea turtles coming ashore to spawn across three beaches, including Bai Nhat, Bai Tau, and Ba... (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 94)

• Juvenile sea turtle Bowtie released back into cocoa beach waters - Brevard Zoo's rehabilitation center released a healthy green sea turtle, Bowtie, into the waters of Cocoa Beach. (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 100)

• Green Turtle Returned to Red Sea Following Comprehensive Rehabilitation - ... sea turtle to its natural habitat off the coast of Thuwal after 191 days of care and rehabilitation, with veterinary examinations confirming the... (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 15)

• New England Aquarium returns final two rehabilitated sea turtles to the ocean - Two endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles are back in the wild after nine months of intensive rehabilitation at the New England Aquarium. (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 17)

• Sea turtle hatchlings rescued after wandering into storm drain in Treasure Island - Sea turtle hatchlings rescued after wandering into storm drain in Treasure Island Toggle header content. Video. A group of stranded sea turtle... (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 155)

• Last of the 2025 cold-stunned sea turtles return to the ocean | New Hampshire Public Radio - The New England Aquarium released two endangered sea turtles into Nantucket Sound from West Dennis Beach on Tuesday. Nine months after their... (Added: 16-Sep-2026 Hits: 17)

• National Aquarium returns 29 rehabilitated Baltimore-themed sea turtles & seal to the sea - The National Aquarium has returned 29 cold-stunned sea turtles and one seal to the sea following successful rehabilitation. (Added: 17-Apr-2026 Hits: 93)

• 11 Sea Turtles Get a Second Shot at Life in the Wild - Sea turtle populations are in a precarious state. Although all seven sea turtle species are protected, threats to their survival persist. (Added: 17-Apr-2026 Hits: 128)

• Leatherback sea turtle sightings off SC beaches aren't as rare as you think, DNR says - Beachgoers are reporting seeing leatherback sea turtles, the largest turtle in the world and an endangered species. Despite being endangered... (Added: 17-Apr-2026 Hits: 141)

• Stranded young green sea turtle rescued in Emerald Isle, now treated in Morehead City - EMERALD ISLE, Carteret County - A young sea turtle is now receiving care after being found stranded along the Crystal Coast.The Emerald Isle Sea... (Added: 17-Apr-2026 Hits: 93)

• Loggerhead Marinelife Center sees record-breaking turtle intake numbers - 'March Madness' rang loud at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, which took in a record 65 sea turtles last month. (Added: 17-Apr-2026 Hits: 113)

• SIGN: Pass Bill to Save Helpless Sea Turtles From Drowning & Death - Sign the petition urging House leadership to pass the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act (S.843/H.R.347) to fund lifesaving... (Added: 17-Apr-2026 Hits: 102)

• Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery - The numbers reflect the ongoing revival of sea turtles since the 1970s, when overhunting, poaching and habitat loss pushed several species to the... (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 161)

• How One Panama Town Protected Sea Turtles For 20 Years - ... sea turtle species have now reached the region, though egg poaching remains a major threat. #Panama #LeatherbackTurtle # SeaTurtles #Conservation... (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 131)

• Endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle moves to Houston Zoo - An endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Rhossi has moved to Houston Zoo, following a 5000-mile journey from Wales. (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 133)

• Endangered sea turtles thrive on Israel's beaches despite conflict | The Jerusalem Post - While conflict limits access to coastal areas and complicates conservation work, endangered sea turtles continue returning to shore to lay the... (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 50)

• 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. (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 122)

• Sea turtle gets new lease on life: Florida Feed - A loggerhead sea turtle gets a new lease on life following weeks of rehabilitation. All of these stories and so much more fill out this week's... (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 133)

• Rescued sea turtle found 5,000 miles from home returns to Texas - Rhossi, an endangered sea turtle, was found nearly three years ago stranded on a beach in Wales, 5000 miles from home in Texas. (Added: 17-Aug-2026 Hits: 130)

• Canon U.S.A., Inc. and New York Marine Rescue Center Release Rehabilitated Sea Turtle... - Amber was found stranded due to cold stunning, a hypothermic reaction that occurs when sea turtles are exposed to sudden drops in water temperature,... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 89)

• 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: 166)

• Good Samaritan helps rescue trapped sea turtle on Brevard County beach | FOX 35 Orlando - A nesting sea turtle was rescued after becoming trapped beneath a beach crossover at Bonsteel Beach Park, thanks to a passerby and volunteers with... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 76)

• SeaWorld Orlando returns 9 rehabilitated green sea turtles to Atlantic Ocean - The turtles were among dozens the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team rescued following an unusually cold Florida winter that left many suffering from... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 121)

• Baby Turtles Face Predators, Heat, and Funding Cuts. One Group Fights Back. - The STC also advocates for sea turtles before Congress and provides more hands-on work, such as protecting sea turtle habitats and nesting sites by... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 114)

• Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center hosts shark awareness day - While "Jaws" might have scared people away from the beach, sharks drew people to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center on Tuesday,... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 83)

• Loggerhead sea turtle lays eggs on a Toulon beach for the first time | Riviera Radio - A loggerhead sea turtle has laid eggs on a Toulon beach for the first time, with conservation teams protecting the rare nesting site as the eggs... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 84)

• Westhampton Nonprofit Helps Cold Stunned Sea Turtles From... - News 12 | Long Island - The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) works to rehabilitate the cold-stunned and injured sea turtles. "When a sea turtle becomes... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 96)

• SeaWorld Orlando: nine rehabilitated sea turtles are Back in the wild - This week, the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team successfully returned nine rehabilitated green sea turtles to the Atlantic Ocean at River to Sea Preserve... (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 74)

• 79 endangered green sea turtles hatch in Bohol - CEBU CITY - From the nesting site to the sea.This was the success story of the 79 endangered green sea turtle hatchlings that safely reached the... (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 297)

• Rescued Sea Turtles Released Back Into the Ocean - Two sea turtles were returned to the wild by the Cabildo's Wildlife Rescue Department yesterday. (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 84)

• Amateur fishermen rescued a loggerhead sea turtle. #shorts #anasekme - Amateur fishermen rescued a loggerhead sea turtle. #shorts #anasekme. Auto-dubbed. 2.7K views - 4 hours ago...more... (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 85)

• Saudi conservation efforts drive sea turtle recovery at Ras Baridi - With a long history of sea turtle conservation, the Kingdom is highlighting one of its sites - Ras Baridi Beach -on June 16, World Sea Turtle Day,... (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 82)

• UNCW researcher studies Kemp's ridley sea turtle bones to better estimate age - A local researcher is working to unlock the secrets of one of the world's smallest and most endangered sea turtles. (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 97)

• Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue releases 11 sea turtles - The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center held their first public sea turtle release of the year. (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 95)

• From rehab to the Atlantic: Sea turtles are ready for release in Surf City - SURF CITY, N.C. - It's graduation day for some very special patients.The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is inviting the... (Added: 17-Jun-2026 Hits: 98)

• Authorities rescue endangered sea turtle in Aurora - Authorities rescued a female Olive Ridley sea turtle after it became accidentally entangled in a fishing net in the coastal waters of Casiguran,... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 90)

• Protect the sea turtle with these tips amid nesting season - It's sea turtle nesting season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says you can help protect the nesting and hatching... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 153)

• War threatens Gulf's dugongs, turtles and birds - ... sea turtles, among them the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle. There are also about 100 species of corals which, together with mangroves... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 252)

• Sea turtle nesting meets beach renourishment work - Discover how Florida sea turtles ' nesting grounds intersect with beach renourishment efforts as crews work tirelessly to protect these endangered... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 109)

• Rescue Center Reveals Treatment Plan for Rare Turtle that Washed Up on Beach - Kemp's ridley sea turtles are also among the world's rarest sea turtle species, with an estimated 22,300 mature adults worldwide. They are listed as... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 96)

• DENR rescues, releases Olive Ridley sea turtle in Aurora - CASIGURAN, Aurora - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) successfully rescued and released an Olive Ridley sea turtle... (Added: 17-Mar-2026 Hits: 215)

• Fisherman rescues endangered sea turtle caught in net - A fisherman in Vinh Long Province rescued an endangered sea turtle after finding it trapped in a fishing net while harvesting clams along the... (Added: 17-May-2026 Hits: 88)

• Plastic pollution already affects seven out of ten sea turtles rescued in the Mediterranean - The plastic pollution continues to expand in seas and oceans around the planet, generating increasingly visible consequences on marine fauna. (Added: 17-May-2026 Hits: 147)

• Lifeguard rescues stranded sea turtle hatchling on Volusia County beach - A Volusia County lifeguard helped rescue a stranded sea turtle hatchling after finding it washed ashore during patrol, giving the young turtle a... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 112)

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