Endangered sea turtles show global recovery in new survey
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
Sea turtle patrols begin on Anna Maria Island ahead of nesting season
With sea turtle nesting season about to pick up, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring is officially kicking off its annual turtle patrols.
Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Cold-stunned sea turtles from St. Augustine area recovering at Apollo Beach rehab center
A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.
Video: 12 old-stunned turtles warm up in Clearwater
A dozen Kemp’s Ridley turtles are recovering at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after being stunned by the frigid waters of New England.
Sea turtle nesting season cut short in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton
Pinellas County’s 21 miles of beach, which the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s (CMA) Sea Turtle team patrols, were unrecognizable after Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
World's rarest sea turtle species setting new records in Florida during 2024 nesting season
The world's most threatened sea turtle species is setting new records for nesting in the Sunshine State, according to recent numbers.
Florida Aquarium sea turtle rehab center features 'foraging pool' in Apollo Beach
The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center features an 11-foot-deep foraging pool, one of only a handful in the state.
Researchers keeping eye on nests as sea turtle hatchings ramp up
There are two months left in sea turtle nesting season, and about 300 volunteers work with researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory to keep an eye on nests and hatchlings throughout the season.
PHOTOS: Dozens of sea turtle hatchlings rescued from Treasure Island storm drains
Firefighters in Treasure Island went into rescue mode Thursday morning to save dozens of sea turtle hatchlings stuck in a group of storm drains.
First local sea turtle nest of the season marked on Venice Beach
Sea turtle nesting season has once again begun early in the Tampa Bay region. The first local sea turtle nest was spotted on Venice Beach on Sunday.
Sea turtle study shows promising signs for species 40 years later
It's almost that time of year when lights have to be dimmed, holes filled in and yellow stakes are placed to mark sea turtle nests.
Loggerhead turtle returned home after rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory
Loaded onto a cart, a loggerhead turtle named Clarice began the journey home on Monday.
TradeWinds teams up with non-profit in hopes of educating tourists about sea turtle safety
Spring break is in full swing, and a resort on St. Pete Beach has teamed up with a sea turtle non-profit with the hopes of educating beachgoers about sea turtle safety.
Meet the rare sea turtles rescued from Massachusetts being treated in Apollo Beach
Rare sea turtles were found sick and emaciated in Massachusetts back in December. They were flown to Tampa to be treated at the Florida Aquarium's rehab facility in Apollo Beach.
Pinellas County sees decrease in sea turtle nests after Hurricane Idalia
Sea turtle nesting season just wrapped up and while the east coast of Florida reported an increase in nests, parts of the Tampa Bay area, specifically Pinellas County, saw a decrease.
Sea turtle hatchlings trapped in hole on Holmes Beach rescued, released into Gulf
Officials are reminding beachgoers to fill in their holes after four sea turtle hatchlings recently became trapped.
FWC: Venice man faces felony charges for destroying sea turtle nest
After nearly 10 months, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission says it has located and charged a man they say was caught on camera disturbing a sea turtle nest in Nokomis Beach State Park.
See it: Rare loggerhead turtle washes ashore dead in Oregon with whole ecosystem traveling with it
The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal.
10 cold, stunned sea turtles found in Cape Cod Bay receiving care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for their sea animal rescues. Last week, they received 10 cold, stunned sea turtles from the Cape Cod area that are now getting warmed up, so they can be ready for release.