Tropical sea turtles discovered nesting in California for the first time in recorded history

Sea turtles usually found in the tropics have been spotted nesting on California beaches marking a historical first, according to officials.
Smithsonian Magazine

In a First, Sea Turtles Were Spotted Nesting on the U.S. West Coast. Scientists Say the ‘Super’ El Niño Could Have Brought Them There

Two olive ridley turtles were found laying eggs on beaches in Southern California in. In the Pacific Ocean, these reptiles ...

Historic sea turtle eggs relocated from 2 Southern California beaches

Historic sea turtle eggs discovered along the Southern California coastline have been relocated to the Aquarium of the ...

This Zoo Helps Protect Baby Turtles, Then Sends Them on Their Way

Foxes like to raid the nests of diamondback terrapins on Staten Island. But a “turtle garden” and incubators at the local zoo ...
Bay News 9

Volunteers work to save turtle nests through the Venice Shore Protection Project

VENICE, Fla. — If you’ve been to the beach lately, you might have noticed stakes with pink tape taking up your spot on the sand Well, those are surrounding turtle nests. Going to the beach looks a ...