New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings ‘swim' to the surface of the sand, rather than ‘dig’, in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for ...

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), or green sea turtles, are herbivorous reptiles found in subtropical and tropical waters all over the world. Their name comes from the green fat deposits under their ...

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — In a significant midseason update, the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch (AISTW) has reported the first-ever Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nest on the island, along with a successful ...

Green sea turtles have recovered, but proposed rules could weaken habitat protections essential for endangered species in the ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Hatching season is in full swing at Anna Maria Island, and thousands of baby sea turtles have already made their way to the ocean this year. Anna Maria Island Turtle ...

Walking along the strip of beach that sits where Palm Beach meets the Atlantic Ocean, residents and visitors might come across a wayward baby or two. Or, in some cases, dozens. Sea turtle nests are ...

The first green sea turtle nest of the season has appeared on Sanibel Island, marking a significant moment for local conservation efforts. The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation is working ...

Female sea turtles lay their eggs, cover the nest with sand and then return to the ocean, leaving them to develop and hatch on their own. Female sea turtles lay their eggs, cover the nest with sand ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. (WNCN) — Activity at the ...

MANSOURI BEACH, Lebanon — Just a few months ago on this deserted Mediterranean beach, Fadia Joumaa and a small group of volunteers were working to help newly hatched endangered sea turtles make their ...