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News : News : Year : 2026

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• Share the Beach Confirms 89 Sea Turtle Nests on Alabama Shores So Far in 2026 - Orange Beach, Ala. - (OBA) - Alabama's Gulf Coast is experiencing a strong sea turtle nesting season in 2026. Share the Beach, the state's sea... (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 3)

• Leading wildlife experts to gather for UK Sea Turtle Symposium - UK Sea Turtle Symposium to be held on 17 October. Veterinary professionals, conservationists and marine wildlife rescue volunteers are among those... (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 37)

• Mid-Season Nesting Update at the Sand Dollar Berm | Environment - Looking back at the 2025 sea turtle season, the berm conditions are very similar to 2026. 2025 was one of the quietest weather years in SW Florida... (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 56)

• Ecosystems at risk as West Africa's sea turtles decline | ENACT Africa - Ecosystems at risk as West Africa's sea turtles decline. West Africa's governments must protect this important species by partnering with NGOs... (Added: 13-Aug-2026 Hits: 28)

• Florida man accused of listing endangered sea turtle shell for $2K on Facebook Marketplace - The shell was taken to the FWC Field Lab in Tequesta, where a biologist confirmed it belonged to an Atlantic hawksbill sea turtle. Mullen is accused... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 57)

• Dead sea turtle washes up on busy Staten Island beach - - A dead sea turtle washed up on the shores of Staten Island Sunday, according to one beachgoer who snapped pictures from the scene. Devorah Pomerantz... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 75)

• Stunning Footage Shows Sea Turtle in a Vibrant Coral Reef - This breathtaking underwater footage captures a sea turtle gliding effortlessly through a vibrant coral reef, offering a peaceful glimpse into... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 42)

• Green sea turtle returns to the wild after miracle recovery #shorts - A green sea turtle whose survival was once considered a "long shot" has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean after four months of... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 57)

• Green sea turtle released back into the ocean after rehabilitation in Palm Beach County - A green sea turtle named Beluga, treated for a severe flipper injury at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, has been released back into the ocean... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 72)

• A Heartwarming Story Brings Global Attention to Sea Turtle Conservation - With The Snow-White Sea Turtle [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2C12CCC], she bridges the gap between storytelling and real world impact, making complex... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• South Florida scientists studying newborn sea turtles - "My team and I survey all five miles of Boca Raton beaches for all the sea turtle nesting activity," he said. "The sex ratio study, to determine how... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 56)

• Sea turtle eggs will soon hatch in Georgia. Here's where you can see them - Nesting season typically runs from May through August, when female sea turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs on Georgia's barrier islands. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 63)

• North Carolina scientists save green sea turtle, then return it to the ocean - Green sea turtles play an important role in coastal ecosystems. by Aaron Goldstein July 13, 2026. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 55)

• How to Safely 'Wheelbarrow' Walk a Snapping Turtle Across a Road - Man Rescues Stranded Sea Turtle Wedged in Rocks - Gracious Sea Turtle Shares Jellyfish With Diver - An Exquisite Wooden Kinetic Sculpture That Mimics... (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 44)

• South Florida scientists working to learn more about newborn sea turtles - There are only two facilities in the entire world that study leatherback turtle hatchlings, and South Florida is home to one of them. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 54)

• Turtle named 'Girl Power' returns to the sea | Local News - A juvenile green sea turtle named Girl Power returned to the Atlantic Ocean Friday after overcoming injuries so severe she wasn't expected to survive. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 51)

• 10 more sea turtles medically cleared to return to wild off Cape Cod - New England Aquarium releases 10 threatened or endangered sea turtles off Cape Cod after seven months of medical treatment. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 62)

• Endangered sea turtle rescued from near death experience on Mass. beach ready for release - After months of rehabilitation for cold-stunning, endangered sea turtle Pancake will be released back into the Atlantic Ocean. (Added: 13-Jul-2026 Hits: 87)

• Sea turtle nesting season off to record start in Volusia County - Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record-setting start in Volusia County, where officials say more than 700 nests have already been counted... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 43)

• A Massive Volunteer Network in Florida Works to Save Endangered Sea Turtles - Bowser, a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was rescued from the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier Sunday. The operation was one of a growing number of... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 62)

• 94 green sea turtle hatchlings released in Zamboanga del Norte - The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, has safely released 94 endangered Green Sea Turtle... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 53)

• Beach runner shares update after rescuing cold-stunned sea turtle washed ashore - Months after finding a stranded sea turtle during a cold snap, TikTok creator Clara (@claraandherself) got to see the animal, later named Ladon,... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 36)

• Time to turn the tide on threatened sea turtle species - Ahead of World Sea Turtle Day on Tuesday, Turtle Conservation Society co-founder Dr Chan Eng Heng said hawksbill and olive ridley turtles require... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 39)

• Hooked and rescued: Volunteers fighting to save Florida's sea turtles - Florida volunteers are rescuing endangered sea turtles hooked at fishing piers. Meet the teams saving hundreds of turtles each nesting season. (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 63)

• Hawaii Marine Animal Response dives deep on everyday basis - "We do sea turtle response and rescue, and we do have a rehabilitation center for sea turtles on Oahu over in Waimanalo," Walter said. Founder and... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 52)

• Island Sunset: Sea Turtle Finds Peace & Slows Time #shorts - Witness the breathtaking sunset over Poipu's South Shore. Our sea turtle friend, Honu, glides through the tranquil waters, embodying the peaceful... (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 39)

• Green Sea Turtle Recovery: From Endangered to Safe! - Discover the inspiring comeback of the green sea turtle, downlisted from endangered to least concern thanks to global conservation efforts. (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 57)

• Sea Turtle Swims Through Coral Forest - Take a peaceful swim under the sea with a green sea turtle. (Added: 13-Jun-2026 Hits: 37)

• 'Green Fur' Sea Turtle Washes Ashore—Rescuers Realize It's One of the Rarest Species on Earth - A bizarre-looking sea turtle left beachgoers doing a double take after it washed ashore in Texas looking like it had a coat of green fur. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 36)

• Rescued sea turtle released in Aurora bay - A female Olive Ridley sea turtle that was accidentally caught by fishermen has been released back to Casiguran Bay in Aurora province. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 54)

• Audubon Aquarium releases sea turtles into the Gulf after treatment - Inside a van parked near a windy Biloxi beach, sea turtles rested in stacked banana and plantain boxes, minutes away from their next home. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 48)

• Endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Rescued and Released in Casiguran Bay - Discover the heartwarming rescue and release of an endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtle in Casiguran Bay, highlighting community efforts and the... (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 67)

• Critically Endangered Kemp's Ridley Turtle Rescued In Galveston - This coating of marine organisms, known as epibionts, is a telltale sign of prolonged weakness in sea turtles. The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research... (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 51)

• Slow Breaking News: A Giant Tortoise Revival - With science and good luck, 158 young tortoises were reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos. Plus, an ancient sea turtle stampede. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 30)

• From Manatees To Sea Turtles, Plastics Take A Deadly Toll - ... continues to harm and kill marine wildlife across Florida's waterways. Ocean Conservancy reports that manatees, sea turtles, seabirds (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 83)

• Sea turtle in Biloxi - Sea turtle in Biloxi - Provided by Audubon Aquarium Rescue - Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026 Updated 7 mins ago. (Added: 13-Mar-2026 Hits: 64)

• Emerald Isle records first sea turtle nest of the season on its 12-mile beach - Heather Keever is the program coordinator for the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol, a conservation program that protects and registers turtle activity... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 45)

• Sea turtle nesting season begins, helpful tips for beachgoers - Sea turtle nesting season begins, helpful tips for beachgoers. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida visit:... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 43)

• Mexico preserves US wild-caught shrimp trade through sea turtle protection compliance - ... sea turtle protection measures remain comparable to American standards (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 66)

• Florida sea turtle rescues, nesting gains mark active season - Turtles return to ocean: Two green sea turtles, rehabilitated after fishing gear injuries, will be released in Cocoa Beach following months of... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 35)

• Shocking turtle photo reveals efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade - Winner of an environmental photography award, this shot of a sea turtle seen under ultraviolet light shows how forensic evidence is being used to... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 37)

• Six nests spotted in first two weeks of sea turtle season - The Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch said Tuesday that six loggerheads have nested along Amelia Island, less than two weeks into sea turtle nesting... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 60)

• St. Johns County hosting annual beach cleanup ahead of sea turtle nesting season - St. Johns County is inviting the community to help clean local beaches ahead of sea turtle nesting season during the 23rd Annual Turtletown USA... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 54)

• Black skimmer colony gathering in Bradenton Beach - ... sea turtle crawls on the Island. "We haven't found any sea turtle crawls on Anna Maria Island - and we've been monitoring the beach since April 15... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 32)

• What looked like a wall full of grooves in the Adriatic Sea turned out to be the trail... - Ancient grooves in Adriatic limestone may capture sea turtles fleeing an underwater earthquake 79 million years ago. (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 25)

• Emerald Isle sets new record this sea turtle nesting season - Over the weekend, the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol confirmed the town's first nest of the year-making it the earliest nesting date ever recorded... (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 37)

• Playa del Carmen Starts Sea Turtle Protection Season - Playa del Carmen begins its 2026 sea turtle season with nest monitoring, hotel training, hatchling releases and education. (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 55)

• Four sea turtles released in Orange Beach, active season predicted - Four sea turtles released in Orange Beach, active season predicted. Toggle header content. Genre. What's better than one sea turtle release? (Added: 13-May-2026 Hits: 35)

• Fort Myers Beach kicks off sea turtle education campaign - ... sea turtles. With nesting season beginning May 1, the town is asking everyone, from beachfront homeowners to inland neighbors, to get familiar... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 50)

• Sea turtle rescued at Hanna Park now recovering, name selection underway - A sea turtle rescued from a Hanna Park beach is now recovering at a local rehabilitation facility, and staff are asking the public to help choose... (Added: 14-Apr-2026 Hits: 56)

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