From Baby Sea Turtle to Adult: Here Are the Life Stages That Hatchlings Go Through

Medicine & Technology Dec 19, 2023

How do sea turtles typically spend their lives? Read to find out.

Over 1 Million Gallons of Oil Spill Into Gulf of Mexico, Potentially Threatening Endangered Turtles, Whales

Nov 22, 2023

The major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico happened following a nearby pipeline leak. Read to learn more.

Microplastic Concentration Could Increase Beach Sand Temperatures, Threaten Sea Turtle Development, Study Reveals

Jun 14, 2023

The eggs of sea turtles are sensitive to temperature levels. Read to learn more.

World's Second-Deepest Blue Hole Found Along Mexico's Coast; Ecological Marvel May Shed Light on Earth's Past Climates

Apr 24, 2023

Mexico's Taam Ja' blue hole goes as deep as 900 feet, which scientists consider the world's second-deepest blue hole. Read to learn more.

'Sea Turtles Genome: Greens, Leatherbacks' Differences in Genetics Hold The Key to Their Long-Term Survival

Feb 08, 2023

The greens and leatherbacks sea turtles have similar but not the same genomes. Read the article to know how their genetics could affect their survival.

7,000-Pound, Car-Sized Sea Turtle Fossil Found in Spain Is One of the Largest of Its Species That Ever Lived

Nov 18, 2022

The humongous sea turtle fossil discovered in Spain has a distinctive protruding nose that is unique to other species. Check it out and learn more in this article.

Sea Turtles Lay Motionless to Prevent Tiger Shark Attacks [WATCH]

Jun 23, 2022

Researchers revealed the so-called ‘hide-and-seek’ game between the sea turtles and tiger sharks. Read to know how the former hides from the latter’s attack.

Marine Pollution Causes Sea Turtles to Die After Accidentally Eating Tons of Plastic Trashes

Feb 08, 2022

Last week, adolescent turtles washed up on a beach located in Kalba, in which shriveled balloons and plastic foam are being cited as among the culprit for the demise of the creatures as they are reported to be the last things turtles ate.

Plastic Pollution Could Be Leading Sea Turtles into an 'Evolutionary Trap," Can They Still Avert This Disaster?

Aug 02, 2021

A new study led by the University of Exeter suggests that the unchecked plastic pollution in the oceans is leading sea turtles into an evolutionary trap.

Here’s How Sea Turtles Remember Their Natal Beach

Dec 10, 2020

Countless years and miles after they're hatched, mature turtles then go back to where they were born to mate and produce their own offspring.

Lone White Baby Sea Turtle Found in Kiawah Island

Oct 20, 2020

A lone white baby sea turtle was found in a town called Kiawah Island on Sunday by volunteers who were checking the nests of sea turtles in South Carolina.

Must Watch: Drone Captures About 64,000 Turtles Bobbing About at the Great Barrier Reef

Jun 09, 2020

Watch incredible footage of a drone capturing approximately 64,000 green turtles floating along the Great Barrier Reef. The footage was used by researchers to count the numbers of the turtles to be used for research.

Comeback is Real for Loggerhead Turtles in Tunisia Despite the Threats on Their Survival

Jun 01, 2020

Conservationists monitoring sea-turtle nests on Kuriat islands, a vital nesting ground, have spotted a rise of nests from 11 to more than 40 annually since they began monitoring them in 1997.

Poor Creature! Watch as Thai Vet Pulls Out a 12-Inch-long Piece of Plastic From a Turtle's Behind

May 18, 2020

Watch the video of a Thai vet pulling out a 12-inch-long plastic waste out of a turtle's back end. Learn about how plastic waste affects the lives of marine creatures by clicking the link above.

Endangered Green Sea Turtles Increased in Number According to 13-Year Survey

May 03, 2019

Scuba diving researchers circumnavigated 53 Island from 2002 to 2015 surveying marine life.