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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than 300 turtle nests observed on Bay Area beaches in last 200 days
Researchers at Clearwater Marine Aquarium said the 2022 sea turtle nesting period was a great one on beaches near Tampa Bay.
Researchers at Clearwater Marine Aquarium said the 2022 sea turtle nesting period was a great one on beaches near Tampa Bay.
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.
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.
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.
Pinellas deputies rescue lost sea turtle hatchlings found wandering at St. Pete Beach hotel property
Several Pinellas deputies came to the rescue of sea turtle hatchlings that had gotten lost while trying to find their way to the Gulf – and instead wandered onto the property of a St. Pete Beach hotel. They found baby sea turtles in the hotel pool, the bushes, the bathroom, and even the storm drain.
Several Pinellas deputies came to the rescue of sea turtle hatchlings that had gotten lost while trying to find their way to the Gulf – and instead wandered onto the property of a St. Pete Beach hotel. They found baby sea turtles in the hotel pool, the bushes, the bathroom, and even the storm drain.
More than 50 sea turtles rescued after getting stranded due to artificial lights
A nest of baby sea turtles in Indian Shores got lost on their way to the ocean this week, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescued and returned 50 of them back to sea.
A nest of baby sea turtles in Indian Shores got lost on their way to the ocean this week, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescued and returned 50 of them back to sea.
Manatee sheriff's sergeant, Bradenton Beach police rescue lost baby sea turtles, release them into Gulf
Law enforcement officers in Bradenton Beach came together to rescue a group of lost baby sea turtles heading away from the water and into a parking lot.
Law enforcement officers in Bradenton Beach came together to rescue a group of lost baby sea turtles heading away from the water and into a parking lot.
TikTok trend threatens safety of sea turtles on Bay Area beaches
A new TikTok trend may be harming baby sea turtles trying to make their way into the water.
A new TikTok trend may be harming baby sea turtles trying to make their way into the water.