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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Mona Khalil, Defender of Sea Turtles, Killed in an Israeli Strike in Lebanon - For a quarter century, Ms. Khalil ran a guesthouse and worked to protect endangered sea turtles who every summer lay their eggs on a stretch of... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 39)

• Bali Police Foil Illegal Trade of 21 Endangered Green Sea Turtles - The Bali Police Directorate of Water and Air intercepted the illegal trafficking of 21 live green sea turtles in Buleleng, arresting one suspect. (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 29)

• Turtle tangled in beach chair | #turtle #wildlife #beach # seaturtles #nature - Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth; as someone who studies threatened turtles and tortoises, stories... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 37)

• Virginia Beach fishermen help free entangled sea turtle - Three Virginia Beach fishermen were in the right place at the right time on Sunday when they helped free an entangled sea turtle in the Chesapeake... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 25)

• Green sea turtle hatchlings reach Panglao Sea, boosting conservation efforts - CEBU CITY-Seventy-nine green sea turtle hatchlings were released in Panglao Sea, marking another positive step in the conservation of one of the... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 61)

• Police in Bali foil an attempt to trade protected 21 live green sea turtles and arrest a suspect - Authorities in Bali have foiled an illegal trade of 21 protected green sea turtles. Police seized the animals last week after locals reported... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 30)

• Tributes paid to Lebanon conservationist killed in Israeli strike - ... sea turtles and coastline of Mansouri". "Her loss is not only a loss for her family and community, but for the environmental movement in Lebanon... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 24)

• How Sea Turtle Egg Survive a Deadly Fungal Attack #Sea - How beneficial bacteria helps sea turtle eggs survive a deadly fungal threat. Learn about the microscopic battle happening beneath the sand that... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 29)

• Turtle Tuesdays return to Palm Beach for summer beach cleanups - The program aims to protect sea turtle nesting grounds during their nesting season. - Cleanups are held on the second Tuesday of each month from June... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 34)

• Bali Police Intercept Smuggling Attempt, Rescue 21 Live Green Sea Turtles - Bali Police rescued 21 live green sea turtles and arrested a suspect during a nighttime raid on the Buleleng coast. Authorities are pursuing two... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 27)

• Six weeks in, loggerheads are loving 2 Florida islands, but record sargassum looms - Sea turtle nesting season has opened with encouraging numbers on Florida's Gulf Coast, despite one growing threat. Sanibel and Captiva islands are... (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 23)

• 8 leatherback sea turtles tagged off Nova Scotia nesting by equator - Eight leatherback sea turtles satellite tagged by scientists in Nova Scotia have been sighted by the equator. (Added: 20-Jun-2026 Hits: 121)

• KCNSC engineers save sea turtle's life at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium - A rescued sea turtle that once struggled just to stay upright is now gliding through the water with ease at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. (Added: 20-Mar-2026 Hits: 27)

• Kansas City Zoo sea turtle with shell injury gets custom harness - A sea turtle in Kansas City is now swimming with ease after receiving a custom weighted harness. KMBC 9's chief photographer Todd Ummelmann... (Added: 20-Mar-2026 Hits: 19)

• Florida panthers, black bears, bobcats caught on camera by reader - Sea turtles, shorebirds to nest soon. Bats will soon start nesting, FWC... Sea turtle nesting season start soon, and shorebirds will also... (Added: 20-Mar-2026 Hits: 32)

• Sea turtle shells reveal hidden records of ocean change [IMAGE] - Sea turtle shells reveal hidden records of ocean change (IMAGE). University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. (Added: 20-Mar-2026 Hits: 20)

• Sea turtle nesting season begins; FWC urges beachgoers to protect nests, hatchlings - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding residents and visitors that sea turtle nesting season has begun and urging... (Added: 20-Mar-2026 Hits: 30)

• Sea Turtle Shells Uncover Ocean Change Records - Researchers have developed techniques to analyze the chemical composition of sea turtle shells, which act as biological time capsules that record... (Added: 20-Mar-2026 Hits: 26)

• How a Corpus Christi aquarium runs one of the nation's largest wildlife rescue operations - The Texas State Aquarium maintains a center to rehabilitate sea turtles, birds, fish and even coral.... A sea turtle rests at the Texas State... (Added: 20-Mar-2026 Hits: 42)

• Endangered sea turtle washes up on Texas beach, recovering after Houston Zoo emergency visit - What is a Kemp's Ridley Turtle? According to NOAA Fisheries, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles are the smallest sea turtle in the world. The turtles are... (Added: 20-Mar-2026 Hits: 24)

• Sea Turtle Nesting Season: Locals combine beauty with destruction to make an impact - On Saturday at the end of the Wild Amelia Nature Festival at Main Beach, local children gathered at the sand volleyball courts to prepare for... (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 23)

• South Carolina school gets front-row seat during sea turtle nesting season - The school first noticed the loggerhead sea turtle nest during a student beach cleanup and has quickly become a source of excitement, creating... (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 24)

• Level the sand: Kiawah Island reminds beachgoers of obstacles for nesting sea turtles - Sea turtle nesting season in South Carolina runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may... (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 32)

• 7 pictures capture moment Birmingham sea turtle presented with special cake to mark 50th birthday - One of the UK's most loved sea turtles has been presented with a special birthday cake to mark his 50th birthday. National SEA LIFE Centre... (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 18)

• Sea turtle release set for May 31 on North Padre Island - The public will have a chance to watch rescued sea turtles return to the Gulf on Sunday, May 31, during a free release event on North Padre Island... (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 37)

• 9 sea turtles set to be released on Dauphin Island - ... 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: 20-May-2026 Hits: 35)

• 120-kilo sea turtle arrives at Zoomarine for rehabilitation - Molly, a 120kg sea turtle, is the first patient of Zoomarine's recently upgraded marine species rehabilitation centre. (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 37)

• Rebirth of Longboat Key turtles is a victory for nature | Opinion - Conservation efforts have led to a dramatic increase in sea turtle nests on Longboat Key, from nine in 1969 to 1,473 in 2025. Sea turtles are an... (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 42)

• Sea Turtle Conservation on Anambas Outer Island - Teluk Sadang Island in the Anambas Islands has become one of the sea turtle conservation sites in Indonesia's outer island region. (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 30)

• SC school gets front-row seat during sea turtle nesting season - The News 2 team provides the latest local news, weather, sports and breaking news information. (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 39)

• 9-year-old Fort Myers girl turns handmade earrings into business while helping sea turtles - She donates 10% or more of her profits to sea turtle conservation. "So I get to help them out and then make fun earrings," said Naomi. Naomi proves... (Added: 20-May-2026 Hits: 22)

• Sea turtles released into nature in southwestern Japan - Children in southwestern Japan got an opportunity to view sea turtles ' initial swim into the sea. The turtles had been under human care since... (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 19)

• Native Hawai'ian sea turtles critical in fight against invasive algae - For the first time, Hawai'ian green sea turtles have been documented actively grazing on the aggressive invasive red algae that spread among three of... (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 22)

• Turtle to return to sea after 22 years at Kerry aquarium - A sea turtle that washed up on a Co Kerry beach with severe injuries in 2004 is set to be released into the Atlantic ocean after spending 22 years... (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 24)

• The 4th Annual Turtle Fest Returns To Miami Beach This Weekend - Kick off Miami's sea turtle nesting season with crafts, live music and local vendors to help protect the beloved marine reptiles. (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 32)

• Florida sea turtle eggs moved for beach sand restoration projects - Over 4000 sea turtle eggs removed from one loggerhead and 42 leatherback nests for 3 beach sand renourishment projects on the Treasure Coast. (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 43)

• Hawaiian green sea turtles emerge as reef defenders against invasive algae - Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) have been documented for the first time actively grazing on Chondria tumulosa, an aggressive invasive red alga that... (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 30)

• Sea Turtle Patrol Season on Anna Maria Island starts today - Volunteers have started walking the beaches, looking for nests, which are showing up earlier each year. Author: wtsp.com. (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 63)

• Saving the Environment, One Sea Turtle at a Time - Earlier this year, I had the privilege of joining a team of Cisco colleagues to volunteer at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Sri Lanka. (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 72)

• Researchers racing to save 4,000+ sea turtle eggs from Treasure Coast beach construction - More than 4100 sea turtle eggs have been relocated from 45 nests along the Treasure Coast in recent weeks - all to protect them from heavy... (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 38)

• Sea turtle nips mermaid performer during underwater show | Watch - A playful encounter takes an unexpected turn when a sea turtle briefly bites a performer during a routine. (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 20)

• Florida crews move sea turtle eggs amid restoration - Treasure Coast teams relocate 4100+ sea turtle eggs from 45 nests ahead of sand restoration to protect them. (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 40)

• Can Honu save the reef of the Hawaiian Islands? - But researchers may have found an unexpected ally: the Hawaiian green sea turtle, or honu. Sea Turtles Invasive Algae VNR Courtesy: UH Manoa. (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 24)

• Rare sea turtle released back into the wild in Cà Mau Province - A local fisherman on Sunday discovered the turtle entangled at the bottom while checking fishing nets. (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 23)

• Coastal real estate development puts sea turtles at risk - Experts warn of beach erosion, pollution, and harmful human activities that endanger sea turtles. The coastal community of Chuburná, Yucatán,... (Added: 21-Apr-2026 Hits: 105)

• Video Moment on the Earth: Baby green sea turtles delight - Moment on the Earth: Baby green sea turtles delight - National Geographic shares adorable turtles from Australia's Great Barrier Reef. See more on "... (Added: 21-Aug-2026 Hits: 48)

• Final Weeks of Sea Turtle Season on Anna Maria Island: 179 Nests Still Waiting to Hatch - Sea turtle nesting season on Anna Maria Island is entering its final chapter. Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch reported no new nests or adult turtle... (Added: 21-Aug-2026 Hits: 3)

• Massachusetts rescue network races to save 'Lucky' and hundreds of stranded sea turtles - Young sea turtles can become cold-stunned after being drawn to Cape Cod beaches by warm waters. (Added: 21-Aug-2026 Hits: 43)

• Shell yeah! Turtle Crawl returns to Riverhead to help sea turtles - ... sea turtles and other marine animals across New York. Click here for tickets. "It's a fundraiser that directly supports the New York Marine Rescue... (Added: 21-Aug-2026 Hits: 49)

• Conservation Groups Sue NOAA Over California Longline Permits, Alleging Buried Data on... - ... Sea Turtles Two conservation organizations have filed a federal lawsuit... sea turtles and marine mammals than the agency's own data warranted. (Added: 21-Aug-2026 Hits: 5)

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