It is illegal to touch, disturb, or harass sea turtles, their hatchlings, or their nests under state and federal law. If you find a sea turtle in distress, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Members of the Environmental Awareness Department of the Cultural and Educational Association “Aitoliko ” were exploring the lagoon when six green turtles were unexpectedly observed in the central ...

The severe injury was caused by a fishing line, and further X-rays revealed that the turtle also had a fishing hook stuck in ...

A green sea turtle nicknamed Porkchop is back where she belongs — swimming through Southern California waters after nearly a ...

Volunteers spotted the injured turtle during a community science monitoring program. The subadult green sea turtle was the ...

The turtle, named Porkchop, was rescued in March 2025 from tangled fishing line wrapped around its flipper, keeping it from swimming away.

Florida is famous for its sunshine, beaches and wild­life. However, hu­man activity has threatened one of its most vulnerable ...

Porkchop, a three-flippered sea turtle, is back in the wild after a year of rehabilitation, a hopeful moment amid ongoing ...

Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific rescued the injured sea turtle more than a year ago, and has been helping it recover ...

Cold air and frigid waters have caused more than 600 young green sea turtles to wash ashore on Florida's beaches this month—and more are turning up every day. Rescuers have saved them from the sand on ...

The recent cold weather snap wasn't just hard on Floridians who are used to mild winter weather—it affected our sea life, as well. Mote Marine Laboratory is currently caring for three young, ...

Rescuers in Tampa Bay have found dozens washed up on local shores. A turtle named Patriot is examined by Florida Aquarium personnel after it was rescued on Super Bowl Sunday. [ The Florida Aquarium ] ...