Mongabay News1d
Microplastics in sea turtle nests could cause a dangerous gender imbalance
Scientists are finding microplastics everywhere they look for them. A new study finds these tiny plastic particles in sea ...
National Parks Conservation Association3d
From Sea Scrap to Sculpture
Artists transform marine debris into art, educating national park visitors in the process.
CNN16d
A fiery collision in the North Sea has raised fears of an environmental disaster. Here’s what we know
The crash ignited a huge fire, which is still burning on one of the vessels in the North Sea, about 10 miles off the coast of Hull, a busy port and fishing center. Dozens of people were rescued ...
SFGate23d
'We're very sorry': Actor blasted for touching endangered Hawaii sea turtle
A Disney star has apologized to the people of Hawaii after a video showing her touching an endangered sea turtle on a Maui beach led to an uproar on social media. China McClain, an actor and ...
Texas Public Radio27d
Sea turtle rescue group opens largest turtle hospital in the world in South Padre Island
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Sea Turtle Incorporated celebrated on Saturday the ...
CBS News28d
California couple expose smuggled turtle skull and more crimes to wildlife officials, leading to prosecution
SACRAMENTO — A California couple pleaded guilty after exposing a series of wildlife crimes, including illegally smuggling the skull of an endangered sea turtle, to state Fish and Wildlife ...
Mongabay29d
Concerns of illegal sea turtle trade persist in Bali as police foil smugglers
Six of the world’s seven species of sea turtle live in the waters around Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago country. WWF Indonesia said the scale of the seizures in January indicated ...
The New York Times29d
A Couple on a Flight Boasted of Illegal Hunting. Wildlife Officers Were Listening.
The passengers also showed the officers the skull of an endangered sea turtle they were smuggling in a carry-on bag during the flight. By Alexandra E. Petri On a flight to Sacramento in November ...
Los Angeles Times29d
California couple confided about stuffed mountain lion to fellow fliers, authorities say. They were in for a shock
Not only that, the couple had a trophy of their own, the skull of a green sea turtle, and it was with them aboard that very plane. The passengers in the row ahead were sure to have listened with ...
studyfinds1mon
Sea turtles are adjusting their nesting clocks as the planet heats up
For green sea turtles nesting on the beaches of North Cyprus, adaptation appears to be winning, at least for now. These prehistoric-looking reptiles have been quietly adjusting their reproductive ...
valleycentral1mon
Sea Turtle Inc. to release more cold-stunned turtles
Sea Turtle Inc. scheduled a release date for the turtles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Cameron County Beach Access #4. Over the weekend, the non-profit rescued over 150 turtles from the ...
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Hawaii Ancient Green Sea Turtle Still Thrives in Island Waters
In the vibrant waters of Hawaii, one of nature’s most ancient mariners continues to enchant both residents and visitors alike—the Hawaiian green sea turtle. Known locally as ‘Honu,’ these gentle ...