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• Lifeguards rescue baby sea turtle during record nesting season - Volusia County officials urge beachgoers to report stranded sea turtle hatchlings to lifeguards or the Marine Science Center. (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 132)

• Stranded sea turtle hatchlings saved after wandering down storm drain - A group of stranded sea turtle hatchlings is one step closer to making their way back to the Gulf after being rescued from a storm drain in... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 130)

• Chinese National Probed over Protected Sea Turtle Hunting in Raja Ampat - Indonesian police are investigating a Chinese tourist suspected of illegally spearing and eating a protected hawksbill sea turtle in Raja Ampat. (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 91)

• Sea turtle hatchlings trapped in storm drain rescued by Treasure Island firefighters - Crews rescued disoriented sea turtle hatchlings from a storm drain, highlighting the importance of turtle-friendly lighting. Author: S.G. de León y... (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 232)

• Baby sea turtle gets helping hand from Volusia County lifeguards | Observer Local News - The rescue comes as Volusia County's record-breaking sea turtle nesting season begins to produce more hatchlings along the coastline. (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 16)

• Scuba diver arrested after Raja Ampat turtle killing - A Chinese diving instructor visiting Indonesia has been taken into custody by authorities investigating the illegal spearing of a protected sea turtle (Added: 17-Sep-2026 Hits: 75)

• Sea Turtle Inc. reacts to Texas Game Wardens new equipment to protect sea life - https://www.krgv.com/news/ sea-turtle -inc-reacts-to-texas-game-wardens-new-equipment-to-protect-sea-life/ (Added: 18-Apr-2026 Hits: 86)

• Endangered sea turtle released, returning to natural habitat after months of rehabilitation - The New York Aquarium set an endangered sea turtle free on Wednesday after a successful rehabilitation, with a crowd in Coney Island cheering for... (Added: 18-Apr-2026 Hits: 96)

• Anti-poaching push: New sea turtle sign surfaces in Colonaire - SVG COASTAL, MARINE ECOSYSTEMS MANAGEMENT STRENGTHENING PROJECT On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a sea turtle conservation s. (Added: 18-Apr-2026 Hits: 82)

• Brighton turtle rescuer nominated for BBC Make A Difference Award - Williams, who set up the sea turtle rehabilitation and repatriation centre, helps to look after turtles who wash up on UK shores because of storms,... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 63)

• Two injured sea turtles in Gulf Shores get second chance at life - Two sea turtles injured by fishing gear are back in the Gulf after months of treatment and rehabilitation. (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 61)

• Endangered Sea Turtle Makes Remarkable Recovery After Near-Death 'Cold-Stunning' - Rhossi, an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, weighed just 2 lbs. when he was found on a Welsh beach. After two years of rehabilitation,... (Added: 18-Aug-2026 Hits: 65)

• More green sea turtle hatchlings emerge in Bohol - CEBU CITY - Another batch of green sea turtle hatchlings successfully emerged from a protected nesting site on Alona Beach in Barangay Tawala,... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 262)

• 162 sea turtle hatchlings released | The Freeman - A total of 162 green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings emerged from a protected nesting site along Alona Beach in Barangay Tawala, Panglao,... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 123)

• Fishermen in Ca Mau rescue a rare 120kg sea turtle caught in their net. - TPO - While fishing at sea, a fisherman in Ca Mau discovered a sea turtle nearly 1 meter long and weighing about 120 kg caught in his net. (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 99)

• Ca Mau: A sea turtle weighing over 120kg is released back into the sea. - Ngoan brought the sea turtle onto the boat, carried out rescue measures, and reported the incident to the Dat Mui Border Guard Station. Subsequently,... (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 100)

• Save Turtles Run returns to Con Dao for fifth anniversary - The Save Turtles Run is returning to Con Dao for its fifth anniversary, featuring 21km, 10km, and 5km races to promote sea turtle conservation. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 66)

• Charity says remains of critically endangered sea turtle seized on Paros - A resident on the Aegean Sea resort island of Paros faces prosecution after the dessicated remains of a critically endangered sea turtle were... (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 88)

• First Chamber Upholds Ruling in Favor of Temporary Building Regulations to Protect the... - First Chamber Upholds Ruling in Favor of Temporary Building Regulations to Protect the Ostional Sea Turtle Nesting Site... sea turtles in this... (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 160)

• National Aquarium releases nine rescued sea turtles into ocean in Ocean City - Nine rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the ocean in Ocean City after over six months of care by the National Aquarium. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 93)

• 9 rescued sea turtles released back into the wild in Ocean City, Maryland - 9 rescued sea turtles released back into the wild in Ocean City, Maryland. 4 views - 4 minutes ago...more. WJZ. 173K. Subscribe. 0. Share. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 84)

• Volunteers protect sea turtles on Anna Maria Island - (WWSB) - Every morning before beachgoers arrive, volunteers from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch walk miles of shoreline protecting sea turtle nests. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 90)

• National Aquarium releases sea turtles in Ocean City: 'A true treasure' - Nine rehabilitated sea turtles were released on Ocean City beach after six months of National Aquarium care, marking a milestone for conservation. (Added: 18-Jun-2026 Hits: 92)

• One of the world's rarest sea turtles found stranded in Texas - A Kemp's ridley sea turtle has been rescued in Texas in critical condition, highlighting the fragility of its survival. (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 63)

• FWC shares tips to protect nesting sea turtles - Sea turtle nesting season has begun and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors how they... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 105)

• National Aquarium rehabilitates sea turtles rescued from cold stun - The National Aquarium rescues and rehabilitates endangered sea turtles suffering from cold stun, helping them recover before returning to the... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 70)

• Something good: Rescued sea turtle, Calypso, returns to the Gulf after months of recovery - Saving the Sea Turtles ' Nesting Grounds in Palm Beach, Florida... Something good: Rescued sea turtle, Calypso, returns to the Gulf after months of... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 89)

• Worries mount over meeting about Gulf oil-and-gas work - The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the world's rarest and the official state sea turtle of Texas. It's an endangered species that nests on Texas coasts. (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 114)

• Rescue Center Reveals How They Saved A Turtle That Was Covered In Organisms - After a sea turtle covered in organisms washed up on shore, many had lost hope. Luckily this rescue swooped in and saved the day. (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 62)

• Houston man accused of trafficking boots made from endangered sea turtles - A Houston man has been indicted in connection with trafficking boots made from endangered sea turtles, according to Nicholas J. Ganjei,... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 62)

• Protection of Sea Turtle Nests in Mexico: Chiapas Authorities Halt ATV Activities in Puerto Arista - Therefore, it was reiterated that activities endangering sea turtles or their habitat will not be allowed. In case of non-compliance, sanctions will... (Added: 18-Mar-2026 Hits: 148)

• Audubon Aquarium releasing rescued sea turtles off Dauphin Island - After months of rehabilitation, the Audubon Aquarium will release nine rescued sea turtles back into the Gulf off Dauphin Island Thursday, May 21. (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 112)

• Three endangered turtles released off Quang Tri coast - Authorities in Quang Tri Province released three endangered sea turtles back into the sea on May 17 after the animals were rescued from fishing... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 73)

• How to help protect South Carolina's sea turtles during nesting season - HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) - From now to October 31, sea turtles will be laying their nests on South Carolina beaches, and hatchlings will be... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 141)

• Florida sea turtle nests surge early: 1,450 loggerhead and 1,008 leatherback nests tallied - Florida's sea turtle nesting season is already off to an impressive start, and researchers say it could be a big year. (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 104)

• Audubon Aquarium Rescue Heads to Alabama for Turtle Release - ... sea turtles can become hypothermic or "cold-stunned." Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the smallest and most critically endangered species of sea turtle. (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 115)

• Quang Tri authorities release three endangered sea turtles back to the wild - Green sea turtles are classified as endangered and are among the rare marine species prioritised for protection in Vietnam. They are listed in the... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 61)

• Rising California sea temperatures trigger legal requirement to protect endangered sea turtles - A heatwave in the Pacific Ocean has triggered a legal requirement to protect loggerhead sea turtles, which are endangered species listed as... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 76)

• Pacific Heat Wave Triggers Legal Requirement to Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles - ... sea turtles, due to unusually warm waters off southern California. The agency must take action by June 1 to avoid the risk of a lawsuit, the... (Added: 18-May-2026 Hits: 200)

• Hot sand, cooling rain: How South Florida weather can shape whether sea turtles are male or female - For sea turtles, temperature plays a major role in determining whether a hatchling develops as male or female. Warmer nest temperatures generally... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 111)

• Hooked green sea turtle returns to ocean after rescueBowtie was rehabilitated at Brevard... - COCOA BEACH - Bowtie, a juvenile green sea turtle rehabilitated at East Coast Zoological Foundation's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center at Brevard... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 13)

• Seven new viruses discovered in threatened sea turtle populations - Scientists at the University of Georgia have identified previously unknown viruses that may pose a risk to threatened and endangered sea turtles, in... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 10)

• Meet Ponzu: The loggerhead sea turtle rescued after being found floating near Apache Pier - Meet Ponzu, theloggerhead sea turtle found floating near Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach, according to theSouth Carolina Aquarium. (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 12)

• Turtle Time to present at the Mound House - Turtle Time, the local nonprofit dedicated to the recovery and conservation of sea turtles, monitors the sea turtle nesting activity on Fort Myers... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 118)

• Rescued sea turtle who became famous at aquarium has died - A LOGGERHEAD sea turtle that became famous after taking up residence at a Newquay aquarium following its rescue has died. (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 14)

• 7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea - The best baby sea turtle conservation hotels don't just offer beautiful beaches-they protect them. Add these fulfilling stays to your bucket list. (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 79)

• Endangered leatherback sea turtle found dead along Iloilo shore - A female leatherback sea turtle was spotted dead along the shore of Barangay Sta. Rosa in Guimbal, Iloilo, on Saturday, April 18. (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 115)

• Sea turtles are nesting in record numbers on Outer Banks beaches - A recently-hatched sea turtle nest in Southern Shores on North Carolina's Outer Banks on Aug. 17, 2026. Here's what goes into protecting and caring... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 128)

• Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach - Alex Biston visits Meatloaf at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. For video licensing inquiries,... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 105)

• Brevard Zoo Releases 56 Sea Turtle Hatchlings Offshore - Brevard Zoo's rehab center returned 56 rescued sea turtle hatchlings to offshore sargassum weed after nest disturbances at area beaches. (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 123)

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