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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Oil Spill Threatens Gulf Of Mexico Wildlife During Sea Turtle Nesting Season - ... sea turtle, which began on 24 March. Along the coasts of Veracruz and Campeche, at least 24 local turtle camps are now preparing for increased... (Added: 9-Apr-2026 Hits: 126)

• Meatloaf, a green sea turtle, is rehabilitating at Aquarium of the Pacific - Green sea turtles, those marvelous and mammoth mega-migrators, can cover thousands of miles on a migration journey. But Meatloaf, a rescued green... (Added: 9-Apr-2026 Hits: 16)

• 200-pound green sea turtle rescued from San Gabriel River rehabbing at Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach Aquarium officials are asking the public to help raise funding for Meatloaf, a 200-pound sea turtle that was rescued from the San... (Added: 9-Apr-2026 Hits: 38)

• Rare sea turtle found on Texas beach, lifeguard steps in - A rare sea turtle was rescued after a Texas lifeguard found it struggling to breathe with a hook lodged in its airway. (Added: 9-Apr-2026 Hits: 20)

• Green Sea Turtle released in Zamboanga Sibugay - AUTHORITIES have safely released a Green Sea Turtle back to its natural habitat in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. (Added: 9-Apr-2026 Hits: 17)

• Rescued Sea Turtle Meatloaf Fights to Save Injured Flipper - Meatloaf, a 200-lb green sea turtle rescued from the San Gabriel River, is undergoing rehabilitation at the Aquarium of the Pacific after being... (Added: 9-Apr-2026 Hits: 38)

• Couple rescues sea turtle trapped in fishing net in Maldives - A couple freed a sea turtle trapped in a fishing net in Laamu Atoll, Maldives, on April 2. The animal was unable to surface before being cut loose... (Added: 9-Apr-2026 Hits: 7)

• On Isla Cañas in Panama Park, Rangers Protect 882 Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Eggs - The measure is part of the monitoring and conservation actions being carried out in this protected area to contribute to the protection of sea turtles... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 5)

• Turtle rescued from the brink of death is returning home - A sea turtle is swimming in a shallow pool. According to Anglsi Sea Zoo director Frenki Xobro, sea turtles suffering from cold stunning are... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 44)

• NEST reports record number of sea turtle nests on Northern Outer Banks - Several days ago, the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (NEST) reported on Facebook that a nest laid by a Green Sea Turtle in Nags Head had tied... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 5)

• Sea Turtles and Scrub Jays - I saw 5 mama Green Sea Turtles covering up their nests and watched 3 of them make their way back into the water. There were so many turtle tracks on... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 42)

• Tag: Donatello sea turtle - The Gulfarium CARE Center released two rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtles, Hotdog and Donatello, at Inlet Beach after both recovered from fishing‑... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 31)

• Rare sea turtle Rhossi flown home by Pembrokeshire CEO - A critically endangered sea turtle rescued on a Welsh beach by a black labrador will begin his 5,000-mile journey home on Monday, in a helicopter... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 5)

• Orcas Launch onto Beaches to Catch Prey, and It Can Kill Them - baby sea turtle broken egg Articles. Preventable Beach Mistakes That Can Trap Baby Sea Turtles - Bison bison. Original caption: "scientists are... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 44)

• Sea turtle hospital gives 26 loggerhead hatchlings a swim test, and only 1 needs more time - For sea turtles, the earliest days of life can be especially tough. Hatchlings already face long odds in the wild, and early intervention can help... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 58)

• Baby Sea Turtle Heads the Wrong Way, and Kind Couple Steps in To Help - Baby sea turtles have a rough start to life. As tiny as they are, they must make it from their nest all the way to the ocean without getting... (Added: 9-Aug-2026 Hits: 60)

• 79 endangered hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings were released in Progreso - ... sea turtle hatchlings along the International Malecón beach. The emergency conservation response underscores the port city's commitment to... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 23)

• After months of rehabilitation, 10 sea turtles released off Cape Cod - The group included six Kemp's Ridleys, two loggerheads and two green sea turtles, all of which are threatened or endangered species. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 44)

• Lake Worth Beach man accused of trying to sell rare hawksbill sea turtle shell - A Lake Worth Beach man is facing a felony charge after investigators said he tried to sell a rare sea turtle shell on Facebook Marketplace. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 35)

• Minister Boekhoudt Highlights Importance of Sea Turtle Protection at Conservation Event - ... Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao, bringing together researchers, conservationists, volunteers and community partners dedicated to protecting the... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 22)

• New England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles - Sea turtles are being released back into the Cape Cod waters by scientists at the New England Aquarium. Following treatment for life-threatening... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 32)

• Six rehabilitated sea turtles released into Mississippi Sound - Six rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the Mississippi Sound Wednesday, including one loggerhead and five Kemp's Ridley turtles. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 26)

• Clearwater Marine Aquarium works to give sea turtles a fighting chance - The Clearwater Marine Aquarium specializes in conservation efforts, most notably highlighted by its Sea Turtle Patrol. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 24)

• Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea - Shortly after the team rescued the turtle, it was transported to the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center to receive treatment. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 24)

• Researchers use data-carrying sea turtles to track cyclone - Sydney, Australia: Sea turtles fitted with tracking devices and oceanographic sensors are helping scientists in Australia improve tropical cyclone... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 20)

• How North Carolina sea turtles are faring this summer - As the weather warms and the summer season heats up, people and turtles are crowding N.C. beaches. Here are some tips on how everyone can share... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 40)

• Heartwarming moment as group of men saves stranded sea turtle in Oman - The sea turtle was found stuck on a beach after its flippers became firmly wedged between heavy rocks. Acting swiftly, the rescuers managed to safely... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 24)

• Hatchling Etiquette: Hands Off! - The female sea turtle lays up to 100 eggs, which incubate in the warm sand for about 60 days, according to NOAA Research. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 30)

• Tourists saving sea turtles in Egypt - A role for tourists to protect turtles in the Red Sea; saving young trees in Niger; Indian mothers fight forever chemicals and aquaponics boosts... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 30)

• Sea turtles nests are breaking records on the South Carolina coast - There have been a record-breaking number of sea turtle nests on beaches in South Carolina this year. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 42)

• VIDEO: New England Aquarium releases 10 sea turtles off Cape Cod - Ten sea turtles are back in open waters after being rehabilitated by staff at the New England Aquarium. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 23)

• Rehabilitated Endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle - On Dec 3, Pancake and 24 other Kemp's ridley sea turtles were transferred to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) sea turtle triage... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• 784 nests and counting: Flagler County is seeing a boom of sea turtle nests this season - As of July 2, sea turtles have laid 784 nests on Flagler County's beaches. According to data from the Flagler Turtle Patrol, this is over double... (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 25)

• STAR Center staff nurse rescued sea turtles back to health at aquarium on Roanoke Island - The sea turtle work is conducted under North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Sea Turtle Permit #26ST46. (Added: 9-Jul-2026 Hits: 72)

• Here's a look inside Disney's sea turtle rescue - ... work as an aquarist at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, where Salles and her team are nursing a group of rescued sea turtles back to health. (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 15)

• Sea turtle nesting season shows promise in Lee County despite challenges - Despite the positive numbers, sea turtles face threats even before their hatchlings emerge. Predators, high tides, and human interference pose... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 17)

• Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to release Kemp's ridley sea turtle in Biloxi - The institute is inviting the public to attend the release and celebrate the sea turtle's return to the water. For those unable to attend in person,... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 7)

• Gulf State Park plans World Sea Turtle Day Fun June 13 - Activities include sea turtle rescue demonstrations at the Gulf State Park Pier at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; a sea turtle nesting program with Share the... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 22)

• Meet the Disney aquarist caring for cold-stunned sea turtles at EPCOT - Aquarists at EPCOT's The Seas with Nemo & Friends are rehabilitating 14 rescued sea turtles as part of a broader conservation mission that also... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 15)

• 340-plus sea turtle nests documented on islands - The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that its sea turtle team had documented a total of 340 loggerhead and two green sea... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 17)

• Injured Sea Turtle Released After Fishing Net Rescue - This is Popeye, a hawksbill sea turtle who came to us carrying the kind of injury the ocean often hides from view. A fishing net had wrapped... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 16)

• N.E.S.T. asks beachgoers to avoid flashlights, cell phone lights as sea turtle nesting season ramps up - (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles ), volunteers on the northern Outer Banks have documented several recent incidents in which nesting sea turtles... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 21)

• Turtle light fight still burns bright at Buc-ee's exit along I-95 - ... sea turtles and their hatchlings... Wildlife experts say the nighttime glow cast by the tall towers is disrupting sea turtles and their hatchlings... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 18)

• Following record year, turtle nesting season off to strong start on Longboat - ... sea turtle population ask questions of the experts at the first Turtle... sea turtle who had laid her eggs the night prior. A group of... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 15)

• Group of friends attempt to rescue wounded sea turtle off coast of Jupiter - JUPITER, Fla. (WSVN) - A group of friends jumped into action when they spotted a badly wounded sea turtle off the coast of Jupiter. (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 16)

• Saving the turtles of the Michoacán coast - Hundreds of Olive Ridley sea turtles arrive at dawn to lay eggs on the Ixtapilla Beach in Michoacan, Mexico. "Hard to tell," he replied. "I saw some... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 22)

• Sea turtles: Dead without the public's help | News - ENGLEWOOD - In celebration of keeping the ocean creatures safe across the globe, Monday kicked off the first day of Sea Turtle Week. (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 9)

• On World Environment Day: UGM Students Plant Mangroves and Release Sea Turtle... - UGM students and alumni planted mangroves, released sea turtle hatchlings, and cleaned beaches in Bantul for World Environment Day. (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 18)

• Cold-stunned sea turtle fooled rescuers before DNA test revealed a rare hybrid - What seemed to be another critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle rescued from Massachusetts' icy waters turned out to be something far... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 18)

• A deep learning-based fusion framework for robust fine-grained classification of sea turtles... - Accurate classification of sea turtle species is crucial for ecological monitoring and conservation, yet traditional visual classification methods... (Added: 9-Jun-2026 Hits: 154)

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