Loggerhead sea turtles make some of the longest known journeys of any sea turtle species. Adapted for these lengthy migrations, loggerheads have a small shell and enlarged flippers. Some migrate more ...

As ancient as the dinosaurs, the leatherback sea turtle is something of a dinosaur itself — and the heaviest reptile on the planet. This champion swimmer, whose diving capabilities are unmatched by ...

with 90 percent of China's sea turtle population found there. "Sea turtles have a unique habit — they return to the place where they were born to lay eggs when they reach adulthood," said Li ...

open image in gallery Green sea turtle populations are increasing. That’s partially because of recent conservation measures (AFP via Getty Images) Data on populations and nesting beaches show ...

John Yang reports. Its tiny flippers churning sand, this newly hatched sea turtle heads toward the ocean just as generations of its ancestors have done for more than 100 million years. Considered ...

Satish Bhaskar was a curious man. From a very young age he was fascinated with the sea and the diverse marine creatures, ...

The latest recorded incident occurred in the Philippines where three people died and at least 32 were hospitalised after eating an endangered sea turtle cooked in stew. Prior to that, in March ...

Rhossi, a critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, was found on the coast of Anglesey, northern Wales, in 2023. Rhossi was nursed back to health by the team at Anglesey Sea Zoo, and is now ...

Nineteen cold-stunned sea turtles were released back into the wild in Florida after being rehabilitated at a Missouri aquarium. The turtles were rescued from New England coastal waters in December.