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• Ex-egg poachers now help protect sea turtles - THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Monday said former egg poachers who once sold sea turtle eggs for only P30 each are now... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 41)

• 62 loggerhead hatchlings reach sea in Bodrum - Following the hatching of six baby sea turtles the previous day at Kargi Bay in the Ortakent neighborhood, officials from the Sea Turtle Research... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 15)

• Busy sea turtle season continues along South Carolina coast - It's been a busy season for sea turtles along the South Carolina coast, with thousands of nests producing hatchlings that are now making their way... ^new (Added: 7-Sep-2026 Hits: 12)

• Sea Turtle hatching season peaks! How to keep out of the way of baby turtles - We are now in sea turtle hatching season. This comes as a local nonprofit celebrates a record number of nests this year. ^new (Added: 8-Sep-2026 Hits: 13)

• Volunteers rescue sea turtles trapped in storm drain near Clearwater - CC Pond said she was heading to a home near Clearwater when she saw a sea turtle nesting team and a Pinellas County Sheriff's Offce deputy looking... ^new (Added: 8-Sep-2026 Hits: 15)

• Nesting Notes: Predators on the beach - ... sea turtles in the Sea Turtle Conservancy's Tour de Turtles swim marathon. Krysta had logged 562 miles since being tagged and 140 miles since the... ^new (Added: 8-Sep-2026 Hits: 10)

• Sea turtle DNA research to be focus of Ocean Isle Beach lecture - Scientists are using sea turtle DNA to uncover family connections, nesting patterns and breeding information that could help guide conservation... ^new (Added: 9-Sep-2026 Hits: 0)

• After 10 Year Absence, World's Most Endangered Sea Turtle Nests on Texas Beach, With a Little Help From Friends - In Galveston Island State Park, a routine survey has uncovered a nest of 107 extremely precious turtle eggs belonging to a Kemp's ridley sea turtle species listed as Critically Endangered, it is the most at-risk sea turtle on the globe. (Added: 09-Jun-2022 Hits: 196)

• A Big Thank You for a Successful 4th Annual Hatchling Hustle! - ... sea turtles of the Gulf of Mexico, all five of them. This year's Hatchling Hustle was especially meaningful as we look ahead to the upcoming sea... (Added: 1-Apr-2026 Hits: 82)

• Mote's Run for the Turtles promotes conservation effort on Siesta Beach - Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1 and continues through Oct. 31... Sea turtles play a critical role as a keystone species, according to... (Added: 1-Apr-2026 Hits: 64)

• Historic leatherback sea turtle nest discovered on the Outer Banks - A remarkable milestone in sea turtle conservation occurred early July 30, when a leatherback sea turtle nested on the 4×4 in Corolla. (Added: 1-Aug-2026 Hits: 49)

• MOECC Announces End of 2026 Hawksbill Sea Turtle Nesting Season - Doha, August 1 (QNA) - The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) has announced the conclusion of the 2026 hawksbill sea turtle... (Added: 1-Aug-2026 Hits: 43)

• Dwindling daylight tells Georgia's wild creatures to prepare for fall - A banner year for sea turtles... On Georgia's coast, biologists are elated over what's shaping up to be a record year for loggerhead sea turtle nests... (Added: 1-Aug-2026 Hits: 61)

• Sea turtle crawls toward the ocean and into hearts in Photo of the Week - A leatherback sea turtle laid eggs on a Navy-owned beach in Virginia, an unusual event for the species. Leatherbacks, the largest sea turtles,... (Added: 1-Aug-2026 Hits: 61)

• Over 300 sea turtle nests recorded during first months of Cozumel nesting season - Cozumel, Q.R. -- The sea turtle nesting season continues to show positive results on the beaches of Punta Sur Ecotourism Park. (Added: 1-Aug-2026 Hits: 58)

• Two arrested after suspected Sea Turtle Poaching in Tobago - Wildlife officers found suspected poached sea turtle remains, eggs, and meat during an enforcement operation at Lambeau Beach, leading to the... (Added: 1-Aug-2026 Hits: 54)

• North Carolina sees a record sea turtle nesting season, but heat may skew hatchling sex - At Holden Beach in North Carolina, sea turtle volunteers are seeing one of their strongest nesting seasons yet, with this year's tally running... (Added: 1-Aug-2026 Hits: 66)

• Sea Turtle nests down at least 50% this season, experts say - ... sea turtle rescuer with Sea Turtle Trackers. He says a false crawl is a normal thing except when the number of false crawls is higher than the... (Added: 1-Jul-2026 Hits: 90)

• Watch group marks 200th sea turtle nest of 2026 season - Amelia Island's sea turtles are making the most of the 2026 nesting season. By the end of June, volunteers with the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch... (Added: 1-Jul-2026 Hits: 92)

• Be a holiday hero for nesting sea turtles and waterbirds this Fourth of July - You can help support their nesting success by packing along these sea turtle and waterbird friendly tips when planning your time at the shore: Keep... (Added: 1-Jul-2026 Hits: 51)

• Sea Turtle Trackers: Nests down at least 50% this season - Sea turtle experts say there are at least 50% fewer nests than previous years, saying there's an alarming number of sea turtles making 'false... (Added: 1-Jul-2026 Hits: 69)

• Loggerhead Marinelife Center offers sea turtle experiences in Juno Beach - Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is offering Turtle Walks, hatchling releases and educational programs during peak sea turtle nesting... (Added: 1-Jul-2026 Hits: 58)

• Sea turtle nest found in Myrtle Beach relocated to safer spot - MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) - Myrtle Beach recorded its first loggerhead sea turtle nest of the season on Sunday. The nest, containing 119 eggs,... (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 82)

• Thousands of baby green sea turtles head to sea after successful egg relocation - The project at Raine Island, where 90 per cent of northern green sea turtles nest, has been working for a decade to improve hatching success. (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 56)

• Tips to Keep Siesta Key's Nesting Turtles Safe - Sea turtles are protected under federal law, and any harassment or interference with a sea turtle - living or dead - is subject to penalties. If you... (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 51)

• Five loggerhead nests discovered on Pensacola Beach, 4 in Perdido Key - Five loggerhead sea turtle nests have been discovered on Pensacola Beach, and another four nests on Perdido Key. Visitors can help keep them safe. (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 62)

• TUI Care Foundation Marks 10 Years of 'Turtle Aid' with Over 2.8 Million Sea Turtle Hatchlings - Sea turtles are amongst the most endangered marine species, facing increasing threats from coastal development, light pollution, climate change... (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 71)

• 100th sea turtle nest found on Hilton Head Island - This usually occurs during late summer and early fall, when many sea turtles hatch. According to Cassill, most sea turtle hatchlings leave their nests... (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 83)

• Loggerhead sea turtle lays 119 eggs on Myrtle Beach shore - On Sunday, a Loggerhead Sea Turtle laid eggs on the newly renourished beach, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD). (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 91)

• Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol celebrates new logger head nests found over the weekend - EMERALD ISLE, N.C. - It was a busy weekend for volunteers with the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol as two new loggerhead sea turtle nests were... (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 60)

• Sea turtle nesting season brings surge in Grand Strand activity - Sea turtle nests are appearing across Grand Strand beaches as nesting season continues, with volunteers reporting a significant increase in... (Added: 1-Jun-2026 Hits: 51)

• Escambia County launches seasonal sea turtle conservation effort - Learn how volunteers in Escambia County are working to protect sea turtles during nesting season on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 98)

• Help our sea turtles thrive this nesting season - ... sea turtle walks along the sand. Residents and visitors enjoying the Pinellas County beaches are asked to take simple actions to help sea turtles... (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 63)

• Rare leatherback nest confirmed as North Carolina sea turtle season gets underway - Sea turtle nesting season is officially underway along the North Carolina coast.The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol says the first nest in the... (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 75)

• Sea turtle nesting season begins; Advocates urge beach cleanup, lights off - May first kicks off sea turtle nesting season, and South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (S.C.U.T.E.) begs beachgoers to be aware. (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 93)

• Sea Turtle Beach Walk in Crete - Every summer, the coasts of Crete host one of the most iconic visitors of the Mediterranean: the Caretta sea turtle, which returns to nest and... (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 73)

• Marco Island considers fishing restrictions to protect sea turtles - ... sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. The proposed ordinance would prohibit beach fishing from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. during sea turtle season... (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 112)

• Boaters for Turtles urges slower speeds during nesting seasaon - ... sea turtle protection zones during nesting season (May-August). A 2025 Florida State University-led study found that one in four sea turtles found... (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 59)

• Sea turtle nesting season underway on North Carolina coast - Sea turtle nesting season is officially underway on the North Carolina coast, and beachgoers play an important role in protection efforts. (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 66)

• SCCF records first nest of season - ... sea turtles. To report lighting issues, sea turtle hazards on the beach, information related to nests or turtle strandings on the islands, call... (Added: 1-May-2026 Hits: 71)

• 35 green sea turtle hatchlings released in Catanduanes - A total of 35 green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings were released along the shoreline of Barangay Talisoy in Virac, Catanduanes. (Added: 10-Apr-2026 Hits: 74)

• Sea Turtle Inc. nesting season begins - Colorado, an Atlantic green sea turtle recovering at Sea Turtle Inc., made progress after five weeks of treatment despite a fractured pelvis and... (Added: 10-Apr-2026 Hits: 54)

• Volunteers guide entire nest of disoriented sea turtle hatchlings to the ocean on Topsail Island - A group of volunteers and beachgoers successfully guided an entire nest of disoriented sea turtle hatchlings to the ocean on Topsail Island. The... (Added: 10-Aug-2026 Hits: 5)

• The Daily 4: What to know about egg freezing, a rare sea turtle finds his way home and more. - The Daily 4: What to know about egg freezing, a rare sea turtle finds his way home and more. Published: Aug. 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM PDT|Updated: 35... (Added: 10-Aug-2026 Hits: 38)

• Panama's Wild Side: Where to See Birds, Whales and Sea Turtles - Discover where to see Panama's remarkable wildlife, from tropical birds and resplendent quetzals to humpback whales and nesting sea turtles. (Added: 10-Aug-2026 Hits: 49)

• Volunteers excavate Outer Banks sea turtle nests to track hatching success - OUTER BANKS, N.C. - The work to protect sea turtles doesn't end once hatchlings emerge from their nests and head toward the ocean. (Added: 10-Aug-2026 Hits: 60)

• Sea turtle hatchlings caught on camera emerging from the sand - Beachgoers in Jupiter, Florida, were treated to a surprise as the last sea turtle hatchlings from a nest of more than 50 made their way to the... (Added: 10-Aug-2026 Hits: 59)

• 2026 Sea Turtle Season in the New Smyrna Beach Area - During nesting season, loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles come ashore across beaches throughout the area, creating a seasonal connection... (Added: 10-Aug-2026 Hits: 53)

• Loggerhead turtles are nesting in record numbers on beaches along the east coast - Rehabilitation like this is another reason sea turtle populations continue to grow. Boaters' fishing lines and floating plastics are the main... (Added: 10-Aug-2026 Hits: 91)

• 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. (Added: 10-Jul-2026 Hits: 57)

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