Sea Turtles
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.
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.
Sea Turtles Turning Female Due to Global Warming
The alarming problem jeopardizes the world's largest population.
Watch: Baby Sea Turtle Run On Tiny Treadmill
Researchers studied the endurance of the endangered reptile.
US Coast Guard Rescue Sea Turtle Trapped In Cocaine
A loggerhead turtle in the Pacific almost died after getting caught in $53 million of cocaine.
Plastic Pollution Kills 1,000 Sea Turtles Per Year
At least 1,000 turtles die every year from plastic in the ocean.
Mexico Protects Largest Ocean Reserve in North America
Dozens of species in the reserve cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Hundreds of Dead Sea Turtles Found Floating in Pacific
The exact cause is still a mystery, though a prime suspect has been named.
Good News: Efforts to Protect Baby Sea Turtles Worked
Sea turtle populations seem to be on the rebound after decades of work.
GoPro-Wearing Turtle Glides Through Great Barrier Reef
Australia's Reef is home to more than 6,000 species.