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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Hot sand, cooling rain: How South Florida weather can shape whether sea turtles are male or female - For sea turtles, temperature plays a major role in determining whether a hatchling develops as male or female. Warmer nest temperatures generally... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 104)

• University of Georgia researchers discover 7 new viruses in threatened sea turtle populations - ... more than a dozen virus, including seven of which had never been identified before in any species, that could threaten sea turtle species. (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 71)

• UGA scientists discover 7 new viruses in vulnerable sea turtles - Seven unknown viruses were identified in threatened sea turtles, giving scientists a baseline to track future disease outbreaks. (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 101)

• Rescued sea turtle who became famous at aquarium has died - A LOGGERHEAD sea turtle that became famous after taking up residence at a Newquay aquarium following its rescue has died. (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 9)

• Seven new viruses discovered in threatened sea turtle populations - Scientists at the University of Georgia have identified previously unknown viruses that may pose a risk to threatened and endangered sea turtles, in... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 6)

• New England Aquarium Releases Final Two Sea Turtles, Closes 2025 Cold-Stunning Season - The New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy has wrapped up its 2025 cold-stunning season with the final two turtles returned to the... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 3)

• Summer rain could save Florida's sea turtles from becoming all female - Florida Atlantic University researchers are studying how summer rainfall affects sea turtle sex ratios, as they're concerned that increasingly... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 98)

• Turtle Time to present at the Mound House - Turtle Time, the local nonprofit dedicated to the recovery and conservation of sea turtles, monitors the sea turtle nesting activity on Fort Myers... (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 114)

• A sea turtle hatchling makes it's way across the wet sand toward the ocean on Wednesday... - A sea turtle hatchling makes it's way across the wet sand toward the ocean on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 on Tybee Island. (Added: 18-Sep-2026 Hits: 77)

• Dead leatherback sea turtle found along Iloilo coast - A female leatherback sea turtle was found dead along the shoreline of Barangay Sta. Rosa in Guimbal, Iloilo, on Saturday. (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 61)

• Sea turtle needs help #shorts #fishingtips #biyayangdagat #fishing #seafoodprep - Sea turtle needs help #shorts #fishingtips #biyayangdagat #fishing #seafoodprep. No views - 14 minutes ago...more. RPIGONTV 2.0 VIRAL VIDEOS. 9.48K. (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 42)

• Swimming with sea turtle in Siquijor #shorts - Swimming with sea turtle in Siquijor #shorts. 2.1K views - 5 hours ago...more. Benzelle Travels. 1.26K. Subscribe. Like. Share. (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 52)

• detailed than expected.4.0 Red Sea Turtle - This content isn't available. More detailed than expected.4.0 Red Sea Turtle - more... (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 49)

• 7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea - The best baby sea turtle conservation hotels don't just offer beautiful beaches-they protect them. Add these fulfilling stays to your bucket list. (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 76)

• Endangered leatherback sea turtle found dead along Iloilo shore - A female leatherback sea turtle was spotted dead along the shore of Barangay Sta. Rosa in Guimbal, Iloilo, on Saturday, April 18. (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 108)

• Six dead marine animals in 14 days trigger environmental alarm in Kuakata - Three dolphins and three rare sea turtles have washed ashore, with experts calling the repeated deaths a warning sign. (Added: 19-Apr-2026 Hits: 46)

• In a coastal flatland county in Florida, 75 newborn sea turtles followed their ancient - 75 sea turtle hatchlings in Florida followed artificial light away from the ocean. Discover the impact of human development on their natural... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 49)

• Sea turtles are nesting in record numbers on Outer Banks beaches - A recently-hatched sea turtle nest in Southern Shores on North Carolina's Outer Banks on Aug. 17, 2026. Here's what goes into protecting and caring... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 125)

• Scientists mapped 504 softshell turtle nests along two Montana rivers and found nearly... - ... sea turtles followed their ancient inner compass Earth - In a coastal flatland county in Florida, 75 newborn sea turtles followed their ancient... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 86)

• Rare Sea Turtle Washes Up in Harvey Cedars - LONG TRIP: Kemp's ridley sea turtles, which are endangered, are often found in Mexico, but they also make their way up the Atlantic seaboard. (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 111)

• Rhossi, A Rare Sea Turtle Defies Odds, Recovers After 5,000-Mile Journey Across The Atlantic - The zoo revealed that Rhossi recently underwent a comprehensive medical exam led by senior veterinarian Dr Joe Flanagan. (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 30)

• Can sea turtles help scientists monitor cyclones and climate change? - Sea turtles could help scientists improve tropical cyclone forecasting by providing real-time data from the ocean, according to a researcher at the... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 80)

• A girl from Dong Nai goes to Con Dao to conserve sea turtles. - A starry night on Hon Tre Lon Island. Photo: Provided by the interviewee. For Nguyen Tuong Khanh, the journey of sea turtle conservation was once... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 100)

• Study abroad trip in Costa Rica immerses IU Online student in tropical research environment - ... sea turtles. For nine days, the members of the research group traveled... Leatherback sea turtle eggs after being moved to safety from the beaches. (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 43)

• Video captures the bittersweet moment rescued sea turtles leave rehab for the ocean - The bittersweet reality of sea turtle rehabilitation was beautifully captured in a TikTok showcasing the moment when one was released back into... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 101)

• Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach - Alex Biston visits Meatloaf at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. For video licensing inquiries,... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 103)

• Kemp's ridley sea turtle recovering at Houston Zoo - Rhossi, a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, was found 5000 miles from home when he was young. Now, the Houston Zoo is preparing him to be returned to his... (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 80)

• Brevard Zoo Releases 56 Sea Turtle Hatchlings Offshore - Brevard Zoo's rehab center returned 56 rescued sea turtle hatchlings to offshore sargassum weed after nest disturbances at area beaches. (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 120)

• Discarded fishing gear poses deadly threat to sea turtles, Brevard Zoo says - A heartbreaking reminder is playing out at Brevard Zoo, where rescuers are treating sea turtles injured by discarded fishing gear. (Added: 19-Aug-2026 Hits: 91)

• Brevard Zoo sea turtle rehab - Brevard Zoo video shows sea turtle rehab, with help from Orlando Health. Brevard Zoo boosts turtle rehab. Jim Waymer. More Videos. (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 68)

• Buried Alive? Watch a Giant Sea Turtle's Miraculous Rescue - A giant sea turtle was found buried under a beach and saved by quick-thinking locals. This dramatic footage captures the tense moments,... (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 101)

• via SunStar Cebu - LOOK: A dead green sea turtle washes ashore in Calatagan on World Sea Turtles Day A marine advocate and SCUBA Instructor Vanessa Vergara shared photos... (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 64)

• He Became a Sea Turtle and HR Panicked Immediately - He Became a Sea Turtle and HR Panicked Immediately. @MrGimriNo likesNo views7 minutes ago more. Subscribe. Comments. Comment. (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 71)

• Rare 120kg green sea turtle rescued and released off Ca Mau - A critically protected green sea turtle weighing about 120kg has been rescued and returned to the sea after becoming entangled in a fishing net... (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 79)

• Off Mexico, drone footage shows a mother orca hunting a sea turtle with her calf nearby - The aerial footage it captured showed the mother killer whale catching a sea turtle and then handling it in a way researchers considered unusual. (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 81)

• Injured sea turtle treated at Boka Aquarium - The injured animal was safely taken and placed in the quarantine area of ​​the Boka Aquarium in Kotor. The Caretta caretta sea turtle was immediately... (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 60)

• 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... (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 99)

• Brevard Zoo teams with Orlando Health to scope out more fish hooks from sea turtles - Brevard Zoo has partnered with Orlando Health to scope out more fish hooks from sea turtles. The hospital has donated specialized equipment to... (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 73)

• Hundreds watch rehabilitated sea turtles return to Gulf at Padre Island beach - Hundreds gathered on North Padre Island to watch the Texas Sealife Center release rehabilitated sea turtles into the Gulf. (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 79)

• Orlando Health doctors help Brevard Zoo save sea turtles from hooks - Orlando Health has bought into Brevard Zoo's sea turtle rehab efforts 'hook, line and sinker.' Threatened and endangered sea turtles gulp down... (Added: 19-Jul-2026 Hits: 105)

• Police in Bali foil an attempt to trade protected 21 live green sea turtles - Authorities in Bali have foiled an illegal trade of 21 protected green sea turtles. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 170)

• Creative Clay Sea Turtles in Year 1 - They then used their creativity and modelling skills to make sphere and cylinder shapes, transforming their pinch pots into fantastic sea turtles. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 43)

• Jupiter's Happy Beach Dancing host open to relocating amid sea turtle concerns - The Town of Jupiter said there would be adjustments to reduce the amount of lighting used during the events to avoid disturbing nesting sea turtles,... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 74)

• Indonesian police foil turtle-smuggling ring in Bali, rescue 21 live animals - Authorities in Indonesia's tourist island of Bali foiled an attempt to illegally trade 21 protected green sea turtles, police said on Friday. Bali... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 94)

• Loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat returns home after three-month rehabilitation at... - A sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat is back in the wild after spending three months recovering at the Marine Science Center in Volusia... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 62)

• Advocates launch petition for sea turtle protections as Jupiter beach dance parties continue - The controversy around nighttime beach dance parties and sea turtle nesting areas in Jupiter does not appear to be over. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 66)

• Thief steals Flagler Sea Turtle Patrol ATV, leaving volunteers in bind - The theft of the Flagler County Sea Turtle Patrol ATV has forced volunteers to walk as they patrol beaches for sea turtle nests. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 87)

• Rehabilitated sea turtles have homecoming on Ocean City beach - Several rehabilitated sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean in Ocean City on Thursday. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 64)

• 670-plus sea turtle nests documented on islands - The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that its sea turtle team had documented a total of 664 loggerhead and seven green sea... (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 91)

• Turtle watchers urge beachgoers to give nesting loggerheads space on Anna Maria Island - (WWSB) - Loggerhead sea turtle nesting remains busy on Anna Maria Island, and Turtle Watch officials are urging beachgoers to give the animals room. (Added: 19-Jun-2026 Hits: 62)

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