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• Touching Baby Sea Turtles Is Illegal - Learn why touching baby sea turtles in Florida is illegal during nesting season. Help protect these endangered creatures! (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 79)

• 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: 45)

• Rescued sea turtles get font-inspired nicknames from New England Aquarium - In its efforts to rehabilitate dozens of sea turtles, the New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital has given the creatures with font-inspired... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 83)

• 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: 59)

• Texas' Official State Sea Turtle Was Just Rescued From Shore - A Kemp's ridley sea turtle in critical condition is fighting for her life at the Houston Zoo. What caused her to wash ashore is heartbreaking. (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 52)

• Massive Kemp's ridley sea turtle rescued after washing ashore on Texas coast - A massive Kemp's ridley sea turtle washed ashore in rough shape, covered in barnacles and algae. Now she's recovering and headed for a return to... (Added: 12-Mar-2026 Hits: 59)

• 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: 55)

• 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: 69)

• 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: 61)

• 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: 99)

• 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: 47)

• 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: 71)

• 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: 48)

• 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: 41)

• 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: 37)

• 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: 3)

• 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: 28)

• 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: 55)

• 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: 55)

• 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: 87)

• 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: 62)

• 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: 63)

• 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: 72)

• 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: 57)

• 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: 62)

• 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: 39)

• 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: 52)

• 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: 57)

• 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: 63)

• 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: 53)

• 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: 51)

• 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: 54)

• 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: 67)

• 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: 64)

• 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: 45)

• 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: 55)

• 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: 66)

• Sea turtle rescued at Hanna Park now recovering, name selection underway - A sea turtle rescued from a Hanna Park beach is now recovering at a local rehabilitation facility, and staff are asking the public to help choose... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 56)

• New England Aquarium releases endangered sea turtles back into the ocean - 12 Kemp's ridley and two loggerhead sea turtles from the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy were driven to North Carolina for the season's first... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 43)

• Sabah launches major initiatives to boost sea turtle conservation efforts - KOTA KINABALU (April 14): Sabah has launched three key initiatives to strengthen sea turtle conservation and promote sustainable tourism, marking... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 81)

• Adopt a nest, protect a legacy - Selling for sea turtles Cole Montgomery, 10, and siblings Lucas... sea turtle -friendly beach, as well as a complimentary beer from Coquina... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 75)

• Rare leatherback sea turtle spotted off South Carolina coast, first in 23 years - Leatherback sea turtles are the largest species of sea turtle in the world and are considered endangered. They were classified on the... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 50)

• A summer sea turtle internship helped senior Destiny Lepera find a new passion - ... sea turtle nest. Sea turtles bury their eggs under the sand, where they are kept warm and largely protected. After incubating for about 60 days... (Added: 14-Aug-2026 Hits: 0)

• Local volunteer organization passionate about protecting sea turtles in North Myrtle Beach - Loggerhead sea turtles nest on area beaches every year. Females lay several nests during the mating season, with a nest containing up to 150 eggs. (Added: 14-Aug-2026 Hits: 0)

• Harrison County Nonprofit Trains People to Save and Protect Marine Life on Mississippi Gulf Coast - ... sea turtle inside a big black tub Institute for Marine Mammal Studies staff members tend to a sea turtle rescued through the nonprofit's stranding... (Added: 14-Aug-2026 Hits: 0)

• 120 cm Sea Turtle Found on Yeongdeok Coast Identified as Endangered Green Sea Turtle - According to the Uljin Coast Guard on today, a staff member at a wildlife protection center reported finding the carcass of a green sea turtle at... (Added: 14-Aug-2026 Hits: 0)

• Endangered sea turtle travels 5,000 miles from Wales to Texas on journey home - Kemp's ridley sea turtles are native to the Gulf of Mexico, but the zoo said powerful ocean currents can occasionally sweep the turtles across the... (Added: 14-Aug-2026 Hits: 98)

• 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... (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 73)

• 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... (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 48)

• 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... (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 53)

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