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• 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: 3)

• 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: 51)

• 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: 50)

• 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: 42)

• 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: 50)

• 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: 86)

• 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: 56)

• 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: 61)

• 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: 61)

• 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: 61)

• 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: 47)

• 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: 96)

• 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: 48)

• 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: 104)

• 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: 55)

• 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: 49)

• 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: 61)

• 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: 122)

• 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: 72)

• 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: 42)

• 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: 77)

• 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: 47)

• 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: 43)

• 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: 41)

• 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: 39)

• 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: 48)

• 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: 31)

• 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: 52)

• 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: 30)

• 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: 38)

• 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: 40)

• 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: 53)

• 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: 46)

• 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: 56)

• 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: 55)

• 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: 47)

• 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: 61)

• 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: 55)

• 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: 62)

• 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: 74)

• 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: 71)

• 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: 3)

• 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: 48)

• 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: 30)

• 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: 46)

• 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: 44)

• 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: 41)

• 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: 30)

• 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: 46)

• 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: 74)

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