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• Fitness influencer sparks outrage after riding on sea turtle for content - The incident happened in the Ras Al Jinz area of Oman, one of the country's most famous sea turtle nesting sites. Footage showed fitness trainer... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 62)

• Influencers sit on sea turtle while it lays eggs - A Ukrainian influencer who tried to ride a sea turtle while it was laying eggs is facing legal action. Vadym Oleynik, 32, and Olena Kravchenko... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 101)

• Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik, partner Olena Kravchenko face backlash after... - A Ukrainian fitness influencer has faced widespread criticism after images appeared to show him and his partner sitting on a nesting sea turtle... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 84)

• Tourist sparks fury after riding a sea turtle down a beach as it was laying eggs - A fitness influencer has sparked fury after riding a sea turtle while it was laying eggs. Advertisement. Vadym Oleynik, 32, was holidaying with... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 71)

• Watch: Influencer Sparks Global Outrage for Riding Sea Turtle - Vadym Oleynik is under fire after video showed him sitting on a nesting sea turtle in Oman and handling hatchlings. Authorities say legal action... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 389)

• About 200 sea turtle eggs moved from historic California nests ahead of Polo - ... sea turtle eggs from nests on Southern California beaches Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. (Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific). More. Staff will care for the... (Added: 29-Sep-2026 Hits: 84)

• First sea turtle nest in Texas found on North Padre Island - If you encounter a sea turtle nesting, officials urge the public to call 1-866-TURTLE-5 immediately. (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 45)

• Rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests found early on Texas beaches - Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting season started early in Texas, with the first 2026 nests found on Padre Island and Mustang Island. (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 53)

• First Kemp's ridley nest of the season found by Nueces County - A few hundred endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles nest on the Texas coast every year, primarily in and around the Padre Island National Seashore on... (Added: 3-Apr-2026 Hits: 53)

• Summertime brings increased hazards for sea turtles in Florida - By Wylie Saviello. As sea turtles nest along local beaches and swim through waterways, they must overcome several adversities that human action... (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 62)

• Sea turtle nest excavation offers lesson in conservation on Delray Beach - ... sea turtles. WPBF 25 is your home for Florida breaking news and weather. For your latest Florida news and weather visit: https://www.wpbf.com/ For... (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 84)

• Tropical Storm Bertha hits half of Anna Maria Island's turtle nests hard - Many sea turtle hatchlings and least tern chicks survived the storm. By CINDY LANE, Tampa Bay Beacons. (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 50)

• Endangered leatherback sea turtle has nested along the Corolla beachfront - It's the first time the world's largest sea turtle species has nested in the area since 2009. (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 60)

• Event to spotlight sea turtles and Alabama Gulf Coast marine life - ... sea turtles, whales, manatees and other marine species. Organizers also will provide an update on sea turtle nesting activity on Alabama beaches. (Added: 3-Aug-2026 Hits: 60)

• FWC urges Floridians to not bring personal fireworks to beaches during Fourth of July events - "Obstacles on the beach can prevent sea turtles from nesting. Trash and other obstacles can also prevent sea turtle hatchlings from reaching the water... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 54)

• New streetlights aim to keep Ocean Isle Beach safe for sea turtles - A wildlife protection organization in Ocean Isle Beach is taking a new step to protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 61)

• Sea turtle patrol urges caution as Fourth of July crowds pack beaches - ... Sea Turtle Patrol is urging beachgoers to be cautious of nesting sea turtles. Sea turtle nesting season runs through August. Patrol member Dale... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 57)

• North Carolina breaks record after finding 4 endangered leatherback nests in one season - In 2026, biologists at Cape Hatteras National Seashore have already found four nests from endangered leatherback sea turtles, more than in the... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 53)

• Record year for sea turtles on Hilton Head Island - Sea Turtle Patrol has found 318 turtle nests already this year, and nesting season runs through August. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 80)

• Sabah's Sea Turtle Nests Have Tripled Since The 1970s, Says Researcher - "It is one of the world's longest-running sea turtle conservation programmes - even longer than similar programmes in the US," she said. SAYS.com. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 58)

• Record sea turtle nesting season fuels Volusia's Fourth of July fireworks ban - More than 1100 nests have been recorded along county beaches, and officials say fireworks pose a serious threat to hatchlings. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 53)

• Hilton Head Island sees record start for sea turtle nesting season - So far this season, 318 sea turtle nests have been found on Hilton Head Island beaches. That's about 80 more than last year's total and the season... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 75)

• Volusia County urges caution when driving at beaches for Fourth of July - ... sea turtle nesting season. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 53)

• Florida wildlife officials urge caution during Fourth of July celebrations - Anyone who encounters a nesting sea turtle should stay at least 50 feet away and avoid disturbing the animal. FWC reminds the public that sea turtles,... (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 56)

• Record number of sea turtle nests found on Hilton Head Island - Record number of sea turtle nests found on Hilton Head Island. 2 views - 17 minutes ago...more. WSAV3. 63.6K. Subscribe. (Added: 3-Jul-2026 Hits: 64)

• Sea turtles are nesting on Hilton Head again. Here's how you can help them - Stay out of the Island's sand dunes, since sea turtles often nest in them. The Sea Turtle Patrol locates and protects Loggerhead nests on Hilton... (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 53)

• Rare sea turtle seen nesting on Florida beach for first time ever - Researchers from the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach saw an olive ridley sea turtle nesting on the Jupiter Beach Park on May 18. (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 44)

• Leatherback sea turtle nesting reaches record numbers along Florida's coast - FAU researchers document record leatherback sea turtle nesting in Florida, with 42 nests already this season. (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 45)

• Five new Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle nests found across Texas coast - The 2026 sea turtle nesting season began with remarkable timing when the first nest of the year was discovered on April 2 by turtle patrollers from... (Added: 3-Jun-2026 Hits: 37)

• Sea turtles ' lives and misfortunes are mapped on their backs - As measures to protect sea turtles ebb and flow, the turtle's "lost years" spent out at sea after they hatch on beaches along Florida and around... (Added: 3-May-2026 Hits: 68)

• Brevard's the perfect place to learn more about (and from) sea turtles - A sea turtle hatchling makes its sunrise trek into the surf in Cocoa Beach in July 2025. She was suffering from excess gas and was too buoyant to dive... (Added: 3-May-2026 Hits: 63)

• Keeping watch in the dead of night | Print Edition - ... sea turtle eggs. View(s): 2. Sea turtles, whose existence dates back over 100 million years, remain vital to marine ecosystem balance. However, they... (Added: 3-May-2026 Hits: 43)

• "Onward, Ossie": Sea turtle to be released on Tybee Island - ... sea turtle known as "Ossie." Ossie the loggerhead sea turtle. Ossie was rescued as a hatchling on Ossabaw Island three years ago. When they are... (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 99)

• Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season: 9-02-26 - Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa: 531 Loggerhead, 25 Green, 2 Leatherback, 20879 hatchlings Gasparilla: 32 Loggerhead,... (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 45)

• Record-breaking sea turtle nesting season continues on Florida's Space Coast - Biologists at Canaveral National Seashore have documented more than 17,000 sea turtle nests this year, surpassing the previous record of more than... (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 40)

• Sea turtle hatchling released in Batanes - A sea turtle hatchling had been released along the coast of Ivana town in the island province of Batanes, the PENRO said on September 1. (Added: 3-Sep-2026 Hits: 113)

• Tybee Island prepares for sea turtle nesting season - Turtle season officially kicks off Saturday on Tybee Island as loggerhead sea turtles begin nesting on the island's beaches. (Added: 30-Apr-2026 Hits: 50)

• Sea turtle nesting season returns to Tampa Bay beaches - Beach scene with calm blue sea. Two green ATVs parked near the water; a. A marked-off sea turtle nest. Photo: Clearwater Marine Aquarium. (Added: 30-Apr-2026 Hits: 84)

• ARC Walk brings pet lovers together in Sarasota to support affordable animal care - After record hatchling year, sea turtle nesting season returns to Anna Maria Island. Updated: 1 hour ago; Arrests made in Venice hit-and-run crash. (Added: 30-Apr-2026 Hits: 44)

• DENR secures green sea turtle nesting site in Alona Beach, monitors 227 eggs - Green sea turtle eggs lie in the sand at Henann Premier Coast in Alona, Panglao, on April 25. All 227 eggs were later relocated to a safer area... (Added: 30-Apr-2026 Hits: 372)

• Sea turtle nesting season begins on Anna Maria Island - Sea turtle nesting season begins on Anna Maria Island. Published: Apr. 30, 2026 at 11:17 AM PDT|Updated: 5 hours ago. Close. Subtitle Settings. (Added: 30-Apr-2026 Hits: 43)

• Meet Magpie, the South Padre Island dog helping save sea turtles - Meet Magpie, the 10-month-old Lab-mix helping Sea Turtle Inc. protect wildlife on South Padre Island. Trained to sniff out hidden nests in minutes... (Added: 30-Apr-2026 Hits: 43)

• After record hatchling year, sea turtle nesting season returns to Anna Maria Island - Most nests belonged to loggerhead sea turtles, though volunteers also documented 16 green sea turtle nests and 30 green turtle false crawls. The... (Added: 30-Apr-2026 Hits: 56)

• Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1 - Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1, and St. Johns County officials are asking residents, visitors, and businesses to help protect the turtles'... (Added: 30-Apr-2026 Hits: 46)

• A perfect score for Nest 16! - ... Sea Turtles ); Nags Head; OBX Marine Stranding Network; OBX Surf Info... sea turtle nests and hatchlings on the Northern Outer Banks, just under... (Added: 30-Aug-2026 Hits: 61)

• Dozens of sea turtles rescued, 5 dead on Anna Maria Island due to artificial lighting - ANNA MARIA, Fla. - More than 70 sea turtle hatchlings were rescued and five were found dead this week after being disoriented by artificial... (Added: 30-Aug-2026 Hits: 104)

• Unprotected Nesting: Tourists Capture Sea Turtle Hatchlings Emerging Among Beach... - A video widely shared on social media captured dozens of sea turtle hatchlings emerging from the sand and crawling past tables, chairs,... (Added: 30-Aug-2026 Hits: 36)

• In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a private Polynesian atoll after filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty' - ... sea turtle hatchlings recorded after decades of habitat protection. Biologists monitoring Tetiaroa Atoll recorded more than 15,614 green sea turtle... (Added: 30-Aug-2026 Hits: 87)

• Dozens of sea turtle hatchlings rescued, 5 dead on Anna Maria Island - Rescuers found nearly 80 sea turtle hatchlings on Anna Maria Island after artificial lighting drew them away from their nests, officials say. (Added: 30-Aug-2026 Hits: 86)

• A sea turtle laid her eggs on Sagone beach - Intervenants -Pierre Moisson, directeur et vétérinaire du centre A Cupulatta Equipe - Gabin Cransac, Clément Tronchon, Anna Peron Toutes les infos... (Added: 30-Aug-2026 Hits: 69)

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