Turtles are fascinating creatures, from their prehistoric origins to their fantabulous bony shell, as unique to each turtle ...

Marine officials are urging boaters in Indian River Bay to remain vigilant after a distressed loggerhead sea turtle was ...

Despite an extensive search and the use of a depth-scanner, MERR representatives have not been able to locate the endangered ...

State regulators are set to hear from petitioners seeking to require terrapin excluder devices on crab cages next week. The ...

Marine turtles have lived in the oceans for over 100 million years. They are an integral part of the traditional culture of many coastal indigenous peoples throughout the world. Marine turtles migrate ...

Now through September 1, immerse yourself in the world of Turtles, the new Fernbank exhibit that explores these beloved ...

Tiny turtles get a second chance when Evelyn Kidd and her kids search for them in the storm drains of Ventnor, New Jersey.

Across Georgia's 15 barrier islands, sea turtle conservation efforts appear to be paying off. Here's a look at a few of them.

“All animals with a backbone and a shell are turtles,” says Jeffrey Lovich, Research Ecologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, so it’s an umbrella term used for turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.

This turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in the world and is known for its unique pig-like snout. It’s also referred to as a speckled softshell turtle, Swinhoe’s softshell turtle, the Shanghai ...

Wildlife officials are warning motorists that a combination of full moon conditions, warm temperatures and humidity will create “turtle surges” during high tides which began earlier this week.