There are many threats to sea turtles, but most of them come from humans. Dangers may range from getting entangled in fishing gear to losing their habitats from beach erosion and human development.

Green sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. A photo recently posted on social media showing a sea turtle with its shell removed has led state officials to emphasize the proper ...

An endangered sea turtle being treated for an infection in his shell at an Alabama natural science museum underwent his second CT scan Tuesday at Decatur Morgan Hospital, the museum announced. Kale, a ...

In some much-needed uplifting climate news, 2025 marked a major victory for green turtles (Chelonia mydas), a species ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) -- The New York Aquarium set an endangered sea turtle free on Wednesday after a successful rehabilitation, with a crowd in Coney Island cheering for the animal's return ...

A sea turtle's shell is a masterpiece. A study reveals that marine turtle shells combine flexibility and strength to protect against predators like sharks and stress while optimizing movement. This ...

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is asking Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast visitors to be vigilant ...

DESCRIPTION: Loggerhead sea turtles are named for their large heads, which contain powerful jaws and a thick beak. An adult loggerhead's top shell is slightly heart-shaped with a reddish-brown color; ...

Learn how Hawaii’s honu went from hunted staple to protected icon and what this sea turtle represents to the islands today.

Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a sentiment that has shadowed turtles for years, and perhaps, for good reason. Turtles are slow, but wise. Sea turtles, however, are nothing short of amazing. Sea ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In an amazing representation of what Kaimana Ocean Safari owner Kayleigh Grant called “nature’s natural process”, a Tiger Shark and Sea Turtle (Honu) go head-to-head. The shark on ...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking Marylanders to watch out for sea turtles exhibiting signs of ...