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There are seven species of sea turtle alive today, and they are found in oceans all over the world except the Arctic. Many of ...
Texas beaches see a surge in stranded sea turtles. If you encounter a sea Turtle contact the Texas Sea Turtle Hotline.
Guinness World Records reported the oldest land-living animal, Jonathan, is a 190-year-old tortoise, making him the oldest turtle ever.
Newly hatched Kemp’s ridley sea turtles have been washing up onto beaches in greater numbers than usual. Here's what to do if ...
Saving Sea Turtles. Article by Molly Schafer Photos courtesy of Wendy Marks and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) August 16, 2024. Animal science alumna coordinates efforts to ...
Scientists find high rates of multidrug-resistant bacteria in sea turtles, raising concerns about the ripple effects of human pollution on ocean health.
For the next three months, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking Texas beachgoers to be on the lookout for sea turtle nesting sites. Reporting the sites to the authorities allow them to be ...
Charlotte, a male green sea turtle, wears a 3D-printed harness to help him overcome "bubble butt syndrome" — a condition caused by a boat strike. Charlotte lives at the Mystic Aquarium in ...
Sea turtle conservation policies took off in the 1970s and ’80s, with fishing gear regulations, fines for harming nests and a ban on sea turtle hatchery. Loggerhead and green sea turtles were ...