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• 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: 48)

• 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: 32)

• 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: 32)

• 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: 40)

• 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: 64)

• 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: 30)

• 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: 33)

• 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: 33)

• 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: 36)

• 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: 45)

• 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: 59)

• 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: 33)

• 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: 52)

• 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: 31)

• 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: 44)

• 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: 24)

• 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: 91)

• 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: 45)

• 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: 41)

• 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: 41)

• 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: 1)

• 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: 3)

• 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: 1)

• 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: 53)

• 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: 63)

• 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: 52)

• 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: 75)

• 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: 34)

• 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: 33)

• 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: 39)

• 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: 27)

• 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: 82)

• 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: 41)

• 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: 40)

• 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: 32)

• 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: 39)

• 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: 41)

• 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: 26)

• 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: 84)

• 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: 33)

• 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: 27)

• 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: 22)

• 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: 42)

• 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: 28)

• 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: 34)

• 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: 75)

• 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: 28)

• 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: 41)

• 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: 24)

• 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: 61)

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