Microplastics found in the reproductive system of sea turtles
University of Manchester scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive ...
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The Department of Conservation join international effort to protect endangered leatherback turtles
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has joined an international effort to protect endangered leatherback turtles. This week DOC researchers are in the sky over the Bay of Plenty counting the turtles, ...
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Why are so many sea turtles washing up this year in Brevard and Volusia counties?
More sea turtles than usual have been found stranded or dead in Brevard County, Florida. The increase in strandings, mostly juvenile green sea turtles, is likely due to prolonged exposure to cold ...
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Saving Sea Turtles: What’s Hurting Them & How You Can Take Action
Protect/save the sea turtles!” is a common rallying cry for environmentalists, marine biologists, oceanographers, and others deeply interested in the welfare of these beautiful reptiles. Sea turtles ...
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Sea turtle lays earliest-record nest on Volusia County beaches
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — One Floridian was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a rare sight in Volusia County this week. The City of New Smyrna Beach said Turtle Trackers volunteer Jackie Frymire ...
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Dinner-plate turtle released back into the wild after ingesting fishing hook
A turtle native to WA swallowed an illegal fishing hook used for catching marron in Geraldton. After multiple attempts to get the hook out the turtle had to go the state's wildlife hospital in Perth.
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Leatherback lays earliest recorded sea turtle nest on a County-managed beach
A leatherback sea turtle was spotted on New Smyrna Beach, marking the earliest recorded sea turtle nest on County-managed beaches. Although sea turtle nesting season officially starts on May 1 in ...
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Leatherback lays earliest recorded sea turtle nest on a County-managed beach
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A leatherback sea turtle was spotted on New Smyrna Beach, marking the earliest recorded sea turtle nest on County-managed beaches. Although sea turtle nesting season ...
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Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Killed by Boat Near Water Island
Rescue team member retrieves a critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle fatally struck by a boat near Honeymoon Beach, Water Island. Photo Credit: STAR A critically endangered hawksbill sea ...
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NE Aquarium: Sea turtles surviving years after release
BOSTON — Loggerhead sea turtles that were rehabilitated at New England Aquarium and released back into the ocean in 2021 and 2022 are still alive and showing a surprising affinity for New ...
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Rescued Leatherback Sea Turtle dies from injuries in Tawi-Tawi
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 08 March) – A Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) rescued on March 1 in Tawi-Tawi died from injuries before its scheduled release on March 5, the Ministry of ...