Migrating turtles caught "stopping for snacks" along US East Coast
"We were really excited to find evidence that the Mid-Atlantic Bight serves as a major foraging ground for leatherbacks migrating," researcher Chris Sasso said.
Halloween "witch's finger" found in turtle's gut
"It's likely that turtles ingest the plastics that mostly closely resemble their foods," researcher Emily Duncan said.
Endangered turtle suffering from hypothermia rescued from freezing waters
The sighting is the second ever recorded of a loggerhead in the area that is just 60 miles north of Seattle.
Endangered sea turtles face more risk
"Some heavy metals, such as cadmium and antimony, were correlated with more females than expected," biologist Arthur Barraza told Newsweek.
Mystery sparked as sick turtle found spewing 'pink liquid'
Green sea turtles are endangered, with plastic pollution posing a major threat to the species due to the turtles eating or becoming entangled.
Mystery as giant dead turtle discovered on beach
The cause of death has not yet been determined, but other leatherback turtles have recently been rescued from (or found dead in) shark nets.
'Scary': Hundreds of Emaciated Sea Turtles on Texas Shores Baffle Experts
Experts have ruled out several potential causes, as 282 turtles washed up in just three months, which is twice the average number seen from 2012 to 2021.
Baby Sea Turtles Overrun Hotel After Getting 'Very Lost': Video
Officers said the turtles were found in the hotel pool, the bushes and a storm drain.
Turtle Leaves Record-Breaking Egg Clutch On Spanish Beach
A turtle stunned wildlife experts when she laid an astonishing 131 eggs in a single clutch on a beach in Valencia.
Dead Orca Wrapped in Fishing Gear Spotted Off Oregon in Rare Entanglement
"These are opportunities to learn what we can do to better protect whales, we don't have many opportunities to see and learn about orcas off the Oregon coast."
Earth's Rarest Sea Turtle Lays Eggs, 'Has Never Happened in Modern Times'
"This has never happened in modern times," Dr. Pamela Plotkin, a sea turtle biologist, said after Kemp's ridley sea turtle eggs were found on a Texas beach.
Mystery Disease Is Making Sea Turtle Shells Melt Exposing Bone Beneath
Dozens of green sea turtles have an unknown disease that causes lesions and open wounds on their shells and flippers.
Lawmaker Uses Sea Turtle Eggs to Illustrate His Stance on 'Pre-Born' Humans
Republican U.S. Senator Steve Daines of Montana compared human women to sea turtles while arguing against a bill to codify Roe v. Wade on Tuesday.
VIDEO: 507-Pound Turtle Caught in Net Rescued in Spanish Port
The Oceanogràfic València aquarium staff tried to heal the leatherback, which endured substantial injuries.
More Than 300 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued From Texas Waters
Over 10,000 sea turtles along the Texas coast have been recovered in the past two winters alone, with thousands dying due to "cold stunning" or hypothermia.
Adorable Video Shows Two-Headed Turtle Hatchling Found on Beach
"This turtle was released into the ocean after it was found at the bottom of the hatched nest during an excavation," said Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials.
Two-Headed Sea Turtle Struggling to Crawl Found on South Carolina Beach
Its genetic mutation means it does not have a good chance of survival, said marine researchers in a Facebook post.
400-Pound Sea Turtle With Puncture Wound to Its Head Found on Florida Beach
Green turtles are one of five species of sea turtle that can be found in Florida, each of which is either endangered or threatened.
Beachgoers Ride Endangered Sea Turtle As It Tries to Lay Eggs: Police
A park ranger said the turtle had tried to nest on the same beach earlier in the day but was unsuccessful because there were too many people around.
Threatened Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nests Vandalized on 4th of July Weekend
A sea turtle patrol group found one nest enclosure on Pensacola Beach destroyed, while another appeared to have been dug at.
Texas Sea Turtles Rescued After State's Worst Known Case of Cold-Stunning
The potentially fatal condition happens when the animals become so cold they cannot move.
Empty Beaches from Lockdown Lead to Huge Spike in Sea Turtle Nests
The absence of beachgoers offers turtles the chance to hatch without disturbance, while a lack of activity in the water enables adult turtles to mate closer to the shoreline.
Sea Turtles Like the Smell of Plastic in the Ocean so Much They Eat It
Plastic covered in algae and micro-organisms could be releasing a smell that encourages sea turtles to mistake it for food.
Endangered Sea Turtle Shot With Spear in Florida Upper Keys
The turtle called "Splinter" was found off the Key Largo coast with a 3-foot spear in her neck, tangled in a buoy rope and in distress.
Baby Sea Turtles Found Burned to Death on Florida Beach
Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on the planet. However, they are facing significant threats from human activities.
Help Save Sea Turtles on Kiawah Island
"We want our owners to be a part of the local community and culture when they are home on Kiawah, and part of that is supporting the turtle conservation efforts," says Chris Burden, the managing director for Timbers Kiawah.
More Than 300 Sea Turtles Found Dead Off Mexican Coast
The dead sea turtles are considered endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as by Mexican officials.
To Save Baby Sea Turtles, We Must Clean Up Our Oceans
Turtles face many hazards in the water, including plastic pollution and accidental harm or death in encounters with commercial fishermen.
Sea Turtles Move Flippers in Karate-Like Moves to Eat
Sea turtles are more like us than we thought.
World's Largest Sea Turtle Could Lose Endangered Status
If their status changes, protections for the leatherbacks could be reduced.