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• Rescued marine turtle released back to sea in Surigao Sur town - BUTUAN CITY - A rescued female Green Sea Turtle was released back to sea in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur on Thursday. In a statement on Friday, the... ^new (Added: 10-Jul-2026 Hits: 42)

• Loggerhead sea turtle Princess returns to ocean after lifesaving rescue - A 93-pound loggerhead sea turtle named Princess is back in the ocean after surviving a cold-water rescue and months of rehabilitation at a sea... ^new (Added: 10-Jul-2026 Hits: 21)

• 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... ^new (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 17)

• 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... ^new (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 16)

• 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... ^new (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 21)

• 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... ^new (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 19)

• 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. ^new (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 14)

• 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. ^new (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 15)

• 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... ^new (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 15)

• 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,... ^new (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 14)

• 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. ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 27)

• 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. ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 15)

• 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... ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 13)

• 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. ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 15)

• 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... ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 14)

• 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... ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 13)

• Florida resident charged with selling Hawksbill sea turtle for $2,700 - Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) are critically endangered marine reptiles found mainly in tropical and subtropical oceans, particularly... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach - PHUKET: A green sea turtle was rescued after becoming entangled in a ghost net off Karon Beach on Monday (July 13), with marine officials treating... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 14)

• Green sea turtle recoveries and rare nesting mark conservation gains - Rare nest discovery: Topsail Island volunteers documented the season's first green sea turtle nest among 100 total nests, surpassing last year's... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 21)

• Sea turtle -themed art exhibit returns to Hilton Head to support conservation efforts - The Halfway Home sea turtle art exhibit returns to Hilton Head Island July 21-31, featuring local artwork, educational events and fundraising to... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 14)

• Fishermen trained by city researchers rescue entangled sea turtle off Tamil Nadu coast - Fishermen trained by MSSRF rescued an entangled sea turtle off Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu; UNDP-HCL ghost gear programme removes debris and... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• Florida sea turtle buries eggs beside abandoned tent as patrol warns beach clutter can block nests - For sea turtles, the beach is not just a recreational destination; it is a critical habitat. Nesting females already face a difficult trip from the... ^new (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 19)

• Florida man listed endangered sea turtle shell for $2,700 on Facebook, and now faces a felony - Sea turtles play an important role in coastal ecosystems that help support Florida's beaches, reefs, recreation economy, and local identity. ^new (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• Why the most endangered sea turtles in the world are getting stranded very far from home - An endangered sea turtle named Lucky washed up in Nova Scotia last year. Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of why she and other turtles... ^new (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 11)

• Ocean Isle Beach sea turtle group pushes for turtle-friendly lighting legislation - ... sea turtle nesting sites. The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization has raised money to install amber LED streetlights closest to... ^new (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 16)

• Entangled sea turtle rescued from fishing net - PHUKET - An entangled olive ridley sea turtle was rescued from a discarded fishing net after being found in a distressed state on the Karon beach... ^new (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 13)

• 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... ^new (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• 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. ^new (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 13)

• 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,... ^new (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 12)

• 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... ^new (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• 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. ^new (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 14)

• 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. ^new (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• 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... ^new (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• 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... ^new (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• 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... ^new (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• 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,... ^new (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• 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... ^new (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• 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. ^new (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 7)

• 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,... ^new (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 7)

• 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,... ^new (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 11)

• 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,... ^new (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• Orlando Health doctors help Brevard Zoo save sea turtles from hooks - Orlando Health has bought into Brevard Zoo's sea turtle rehab efforts 'hook, line and sinker.' Threatened and endangered sea turtles gulp down... ^new (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• Buried Alive? Watch a Giant Sea Turtle's Miraculous Rescue - A giant sea turtle was found buried under a beach and saved by quick-thinking locals. This dramatic footage captures the tense moments,... ^new (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 8)

• Rare 120kg green sea turtle rescued and released off Ca Mau - A critically protected green sea turtle weighing about 120kg has been rescued and returned to the sea after becoming entangled in a fishing net... ^new (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 7)

• Saving Sea Turtles: A Story of Passion and Conservation #shorts - In 1991, all sea turtle nests were being taken. Now, thanks to one dedicated woman and her environmental classes, hatchlings are thriving again. ^new (Added: 20-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• Man's Ingenious Invention Saves Stranded Sea Turtle - What if one person's quick thinking could rescue a stranded sea turtle? Watch how an improvised harness, a little muscle, and community heart... ^new (Added: 20-Jul-2026 Hits: 4)

• USCG rescues distressed 450-pound sea turtle off Sugarloaf Key - (WSVN) - A distressed reptile was saved at sea in the Florida Keys. United States Coast Guard crews in Key West rescued a 450-pound sea turtle that... ^new (Added: 20-Jul-2026 Hits: 7)

• First Caretta Caretta Hatchlings of the Season Emerge on Greek Beaches - ARCHELON, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, announced that the... sea turtles. More greek news. Greece Showcases Growing Defense... ^new (Added: 20-Jul-2026 Hits: 6)

• First Loggerhead Hatchlings Emerge on Zakynthos Beaches - The nesting season for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is underway in Greece, with the first hatchlings of the year... ^new (Added: 20-Jul-2026 Hits: 6)

• Bonita firefighters remove sea turtle hatchlings from a stormwater drain - A batch of sea turtle hatchlings wound up in a stormwater drain on Bonita Beach, where firefighters and volunteers rescued the turtles. ^new (Added: 20-Jul-2026 Hits: 8)

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