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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

Sick sea turtle washed up by Nicole now recovering at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently caring for a turtle after they say rough waters from Tropical Storm Nicole washed him ashore in Holiday.

Headed to the beach? Don’t forget, it’s still sea turtle nesting season

Many will be heading to the beach on Labor Day while it is still sea turtle nesting season, and wildlife officials are reminding beachgoers not to mess with any of the nests.