Cayman Islands sea turtles back from the brink
Sea turtles in the Cayman Islands are recovering from the brink of local extinction, new research shows.
Ecology
May 4, 2021
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Loggerhead sea turtle released after rehabbing in Florida
A loggerhead sea turtle named Rocky paused briefly on the sand Wednesday morning before slowly crawling into the Atlantic Ocean after spending six weeks rehabbing at Florida's Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Ecology
Feb 15, 2023
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Increasingly threatened loggerheads follow their own paths in travel, eating
With loggerhead sea turtle nests in dramatic decline, researchers would love to know more about where the turtles go, and what they eat, so they can better protect the creatures' habitat.
Plants & Animals
Mar 24, 2010
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Loggerhead sea turtle nesting activity driven by recent climate conditions and returning nesting
New research indicates that for loggerhead sea turtles in the Northwest Atlantic, the number of returning nesting females in the population and favorable climate conditions in the year or two prior to the nesting year are ...
Ecology
Dec 16, 2013
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Wounded sea turtle healed with 3-D printing
Birch Aquarium has teamed up with UC San Diego Library's Digital Media Lab to create what is believed to be the first 3-D-printed brace for a sea turtle's shell.
Ecology
Dec 15, 2017
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Are you ready to track Gnaraloo's sea turtles?
Sea turtles are often thought of as majestic and serene and without a care in the world, but their numbers are dwindling around the world. To safeguard sea turtles who call WA home the Gnaraloo Turtle Conservation Program ...
Ecology
Dec 17, 2015
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Wave wash-over poses threat to endangered sea turtle nests and hatchlings
Waves breaking and hitting the shore are a familiar sight to any beachgoer, but these powerful acts of nature play a big role in whether sea turtle nests thrive in their coastal surroundings.
Plants & Animals
Aug 23, 2021
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Loggerhead sea turtle released after rehab
A loggerhead sea turtle that was rescued in Virginia and named Humphrey has been released back into the ocean after undergoing rehabilitation in New Jersey.
Ecology
Aug 9, 2017
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Conservation laws need reshaping to protect sea turtles, research finds
An illegal trade in marine turtles is continuing despite legislation and conservation awareness campaigns, a pioneering study has shown.
Ecology
May 13, 2016
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