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.
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Satellite tracking finds turtle foraging areas in Australia's north-west
Marine scientists have mapped previously unknown foraging grounds and migratory routes of Western Australia's green turtles to support conservation of the iconic threatened species.
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Dec 8, 2020
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Ecuador finds nest of huge, endangered sea turtle
Conservationists in Ecuador have found a nest of endangered leatherback sea turtles, a whopper of a species that can weigh up to a tonne and be three meters (10 feet) long.
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Dec 4, 2020
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Sea turtle nesting season winding down in Florida, some numbers are up and it's unexpected
Florida's sea turtle nesting surveying comes to a close on Halloween and like everything else in 2020, the season was a bit weird.
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Oct 28, 2020
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'Incredibly rare' white baby sea turtle pops out of the sand on South Carolina beach
An "extremely rare" white baby sea turtle was found Sunday on a beach 25 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, according to Kiawah Island town officials.
Ecology
Oct 20, 2020
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Habitats for endangered green sea turtles will be federally protected in Florida
Endangered green sea turtles will have some of their nesting beaches in Florida protected by federal agencies under a new legal agreement with conservation groups.
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Aug 24, 2020
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Scientists fear for the world's most endangered sea turtle as the Park Service cuts back
Every summer, thousands of people travel to Padre Island National Seashore at dawn to cheer on sea turtle hatchlings as they are released into the surf.
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Jul 16, 2020
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Sea turtle nesting in Florida: Loggerheads, leatherbacks off to strong start
Some wonders of nature continue happening despite the global pandemic, and sea turtle nesting season is no exception. In Florida, those turtles are off to a strong start.
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May 22, 2020
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Research uncovers evidence that marine turtles use diversionary tactics to protect their eggs
Two endangered species of sea turtle are using diversionary tactics to protect their nests, according to research led by the University of Glasgow.
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May 13, 2020
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Monogamous female sea turtles? Yes, thanks to sperm storage
Like most other species, male sea turtles will mate with any female sea turtle they can. However, when it comes to female sea turtles and mate selection, it's a little more complex. Sea turtles are known to have multiple ...
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