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They’re also a bit of a bridge between land and water, depending on the species. “All animals with a backbone and a shell are turtles,” says Jeffrey Lovich, Research Ecologist at the U.S ...

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Sea turtles ingest plastic debris of a variety of shapes and sizes, which can include pre-production pellets, foam, plastic bags, sheets, fishing gear and food wrappers.

Turtles are among the most endangered vertebrates. Habitat destruction, illegal collection, water contamination, and massive harvesting of wild turtles are decimating the world’s turtle population.

Under the soft light of dawn on Sunday, a well-known visitor made her way up the sand at Surfside Beach. Around 8 a.m., volunteers with the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) discovered ...

Turtles are on the move in New Hampshire this time of year, in search of nesting grounds. It's a high risk time for pregnant females if they have to cross roads to find a good spot.

MERCER, Wis. (WSAW) - A photo of a massive turtle near Mercer will make you do a double-take. Over the weekend, Dan Sodemann, of Madison, said he was kayaking on the western side of the Turtle ...

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — Turtle season is underway on Georgia’s coast, and even if you're hours away in metro Atlanta, there's a new way to follow along.

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Sea turtles have been around for about 110 million years, but climate change is causing trouble by threatening their nests and decreasing the number of potential male mates.

Turtle season is underway on Georgia’s coast, and even if you're hours away in metro Atlanta, there's a new way to follow along. Jekyll Island is home to two important nesting events each summer ...