• About
• FAQ
• Home

• Documents
• Glossary
• Marine Turtle Newsletter
• News
• Photos

• Blog
• Image Library
• Job Board
• Maptool
• Marine Turtle Newsletter
• Nesting
• News
• Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool
• Sightings
• Stranding
• TagFinder
• Tagging
• Tracking
• Volunteer Log

• Groups
• People

• Adopt-a-Turtle
• Adopt-a-Nest
• Donate

• Indian Ocean Turtle Newsletter
• Marine Turtle Research Group
• North Carolina Sea Turtle Project

News : News : Nesting

This free resource is made possible by donations from seaturtle.org supporters - if you find the Sea Turtle News helpful, consider making a donation today!

• UF doctoral student studies sea turtle feeding during nesting season - UF doctoral student Ariadna Arnau is working with the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to understand leatherback sea turtle feeding tendencies. ^new (Added: 10-Jul-2026 Hits: 20)

• NParks tracking hawksbill turtle after failed nesting bid - This was yet another try by the female amid the peak of Singapore's 2026 sea turtle nesting season. Unfortunately, the turtle returned to the sea... ^new (Added: 10-Jul-2026 Hits: 13)

• Over 200 sea turtle nests documented at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph State Park - A total of the park's sea turtle nesting season will also be sent once the season is done. To adopt a nest, click here. For tips when going to the... ^new (Added: 10-Jul-2026 Hits: 39)

• Loggerheads bound for record summer in Georgia - Loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia are experiencing a record number of nests this summer. The Georgia Sea Turtle Cooperative, a network of dozens... ^new (Added: 11-Jul-2026 Hits: 28)

• 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)

• Beach litter creates obstacles for nesting sea turtles in Volusia County - Volusia County's sea turtle patrol is reminding beachgoers to clean up after themselves after a recent nesting attempt was disrupted by abandoned... ^new (Added: 12-Jul-2026 Hits: 16)

• 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)

• 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)

• South Florida scientists working to learn more about newborn sea turtles - There are only two facilities in the entire world that study leatherback turtle hatchlings, and South Florida is home to one of them. ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 15)

• South Florida scientists studying newborn sea turtles - "My team and I survey all five miles of Boca Raton beaches for all the sea turtle nesting activity," he said. "The sex ratio study, to determine how... ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 17)

• Sea turtle eggs will soon hatch in Georgia. Here's where you can see them - Nesting season typically runs from May through August, when female sea turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs on Georgia's barrier islands. ^new (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 20)

• In Ocean Isle Beach, advocates hope 'Turtle Lights' will save tiny lives - ... sea turtle nesting areas." Urbanek added, "Other places may also put... sea turtles we conservationists love." Allen added that areas... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• Meet Mona: New sea turtle delights Dénia with surprise beach nest - Dénia's coastline has welcomed another extraordinary visitor, with a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed Mona laying a nest of eggs just hours after... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 16)

• Loggerhead Marinelife Center sea turtle nesting and research - Loggerhead Marinelife Center sea turtle nesting and research WPBF 25 is your home for Florida breaking news and weather. ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 15)

• North Carolina's Topsail Island hits 100 sea turtle nests, including a rare green one - North Carolina's Topsail Island has already reached a major milestone in the 2026 sea turtle nesting season. ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 8)

• 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)

• Intoxicated man barks at nesting sea turtles - A man who smelled of alcohol had the police called on him after shining a flashlight and barking at sea turtles. This and other Longboat Key... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 13)

• Florida deploys 'Baby Bird' against Argentine tegus raiding sea turtle, alligator, and bird nests - Tegus eat plants and smaller animals, but also target the eggs and nests of sea turtles, alligators, gopher tortoises, and ground-nesting birds. ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 13)

• Navarre Beach sea turtle nesting season off to strong start - Navarre Beach is nearly three months into sea turtle nesting season and already has more than a dozen nests. According to Cinnamon Tyler,... ^new (Added: 14-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• Cumberland Island sea turtle nests double historical average - The 2026 season has been a banner year for sea turtle nests on Cumberland Island, with numbers doubling their 25-year average, officials said... ^new (Added: 15-Jul-2026 Hits: 16)

• 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)

• 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)

• Sea Turtle Season is strong so far for leatherbacks and loggerheads - As for loggerhead sea turtle nests, they believe this might be their top season to date with a total of over 12000 nests and counting. This season has... ^new (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 12)

• 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)

• Island sees record number of sea turtle nests - Pawleys Island has set a new sea turtle nesting record for the second consecutive year with 45 nests, up from to 39 last year. ^new (Added: 16-Jul-2026 Hits: 11)

• 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)

• 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)

• Sea turtles: New season, new nests - Good news from the Turtle Foundation The new nesting season began on Boa Vista at the start of June: the first female sea turtles have already... ^new (Added: 17-Jul-2026 Hits: 12)

• 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)

• 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 green sea turtle hatchlings released off Panglao, Bohol - A total of 162 green sea turtle hatchlings were successfully released into the waters off a beach resort in Panglao town, Bohol. ^new (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 9)

• 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)

• 200 Loggerhead sea turtles hatch near Mickler's Landing - Nearly 200 sea turtles hatched Saturday morning near Mickler's Landing, as Mickler's Landing Turtle Patrol shared fascinating facts about sea... ^new (Added: 18-Jul-2026 Hits: 7)

• Adorable Baby Sea Turtles Hatch and Dash to the Ocean - Heartwarming footage captured by wildlife photographer Karrah shows a group of baby sea turtles emerging from their sandy nest and making their... ^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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 'Very sad': Bertha floods hundreds of St. George sea turtle nests - Tropical Storm Bertha impacted more than 200 sea turtle nests along the beaches on St. George Island. Devastated conservationists are hopeful some... ^new (Added: 21-Jul-2026 Hits: 3)

• How a Philippine community is protecting sea turtle hatchlings | News - The municipality of San Vicente in the Philippines' Palawan is a vital nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles. ^new (Added: 21-Jul-2026 Hits: 5)

• 14 sea turtle hatchlings rescued from Florida storm drains - Firefighters stepped in to help a wildlife rescue group when over a dozen sea turtle hatchlings got trapped in storm drains at a Florida... ^new (Added: 21-Jul-2026 Hits: 10)

• Storm threatens sea turtle nests on Anna Maria Island - ... sea turtles in the middle of nesting season. Eggs remain buried beneath the sand in marked-off areas along the beach, and experts say the storm's... ^new (Added: 21-Jul-2026 Hits: 3)

• 140 Hawksbill hatchlings released in Zamboanga Sibugay - Some 140 critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings were released at Pandilusan Island, Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay on Sunday, July 19,... ^new (Added: 21-Jul-2026 Hits: 5)

• Georgia sea turtles. This island has already broken a record this season - Tybee Island has already broken its all-time sea turtle nesting record, with conservationists expecting even more nests before the season ends. ^new (Added: 22-Jul-2026 Hits: 2)

• Volusia beaches experience record sea turtle nesting - A sea turtle nest is marked along the shoreline at Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park in New Smyrna Beach on July 22, 2026. Nadia Zomorodian/News-Journal. ^new (Added: 22-Jul-2026 Hits: 8)

• The Incredible Return of Sea Turtles to Volusia County #wildlife #amazing - Daytona Beach just hit a massive record for sea turtle nests this season. Volusia County is seeing historic numbers, already surpassing the... ^new (Added: 22-Jul-2026 Hits: 3)

• Volusia County breaks sea turtle nesting record - Volusia County broke its sea turtle nesting record with 1518 nests identified, surpassing the previous record set in 2023. ^new (Added: 22-Jul-2026 Hits: 5)

• Rare beach encounter captures elusive creature in the act - A badger was caught raiding a green sea turtle nest on South Padre Island after reportedly preying on multiple nests. ^new (Added: 22-Jul-2026 Hits: 3)

• Volusia County sets new sea turtle nesting record - Officials recorded its 1,517th sea turtle nest of 2026 in Daytona Beach Shores, surpassing the previous countywide record of 1,516 nests established... ^new (Added: 22-Jul-2026 Hits: 3)

• Sea turtle nests washed away at Pass-a-Grille Beach - The rip tide washed away sea turtle nests and flooded Black Skimmer nests on Pass-a-Grille Beach in St. Petersburg. Author: wtsp.com. ^new (Added: 22-Jul-2026 Hits: 5)

Next 50

Pages Updated On: 24-Jul-2026 - 06:36:38
News Engine Powered By: Gossamer Threads Inc.