
Experts celebrate record-breaking start for sea turtle nesting season
A devastating hurricane season in 2024 meant low nest counts for sea turtles across Florida. So far, 2026 is proving to be a banner year for the endangered species.
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After a fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's most endangered sea turtles, these rescuers stepped in to save it
On May 20, a fisherman hooked a sea turtle from a fishing pier in North Carolina. That’s when the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol leapt into action.
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This national park site is training volunteers to become 'sea turtle nest sitters'
As turtle nesting season comes to a head, volunteers are needed to keep the endangered eggs safe.
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Researchers celebrate record leatherback sea turtle hatchling season
The endangered leatherback sea turtles are flocking to Palm Beach County for nesting season.
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These 3 small changes to your next beach trip could save endangered sea turtles
Plastic litter, bright lights, and abandoned sancastles can pose threats to sea turtles. Here’s how to help.
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Meet the Mexican Family Who Gave Up Fishing To Monitor & Rescue Sea Turtles
The Kino Bay Turtle Group is made up of a family of former fishers in northwestern Mexico that keeps a close watch on sea turtles, monitoring and rescuing any that become entangled and educating the public about their importance.
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Scientists fit tracking device onto 2,000-pound sea turtle to protect rare species
Fewer than 1,000 leatherback sea turtles remain in the Eastern Pacific. Lucero is one of them.
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