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.
Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.
Dilly Dally, a loggerhead turtle who survived a run-in with a predator that ultimately cost her a front flipper, has been released from a Florida animal hospital back into the Atlantic Ocean. "No ...
It's sea turtle nesting season and everyone knows what that means — turn off your lights at night. Flipping your light switch is an easy way to feel like an environmental superstar, but what else can ...
South Carolina wildlife officials warn against touching cold-stunned sea turtles or manatees after a freeze, saying ...
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is urging boaters, swimmers, and beachgoers to keep an eye out for ...