Endangered sea turtle populations racing to recovery

Andaman and Nicobar Islands hosts over 1,000 leatherback turtle nests every year: Report

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to a globally important nesting population of vulnerable leatherback turtles, supporting over 1,000 nests each year, according to a report by the Dakshin Foundation. Leatherback turtles were once known to nest across the mainland India shores in the early 20th century, their habitat is now limited exclusively to these islands in the Indian Ocean. The report -- Monitoring Sea Turtles in India 2008–2024 hig…

Endangered species of turtles crippled by pollution showing signs of recovery

The new study analyzed the impact that climate change, pollution and hunting have had on the species and found that threats have been declining overall

Spotswood student to read from her book 'Shelly the Sea Turtle'

A local student on a mission will hold a special event Saturday at the Explore More Discovery Museum. She wants to teach youngsters about sea turtles and, more than that, what they can do to protect the ocean.

The study covered 48 marine turtle populations around the world.

Endangered sea turtle populations racing to recovery

Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday.

TURTLE TENSION: Beach conditions pose challenges for upcoming nesting season

As turtle nesting season approaches, the volunteers tasked with monitoring nests along Charlotte Countys coastline are concerned damage from Hurricane Helene and Milton could impact nest numbers this year.Volunteers with the Coastal Wildlife Club in Englewood walk approximately 20 miles of the areas coastline every morning from April 15 to Nov. 30. They look for turtle tracks and nests in the sand, then mark the nests and collect data like the s…