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 ...

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.

“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.

Sundarbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest tidal halophytic mangrove forest, stands as ...

Wildlife officials are warning motorists that a combination of full moon conditions, warm temperatures and humidity will ...

Turtle crossings are common on Ocean Drive, Route 47, and the roadways going into towns like Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle, ...

If you've driven Coastal Highway, you've seen the large sign south of Dewey Beach warning of diamondback terrapins' presence. They are especially vulnerable to being struck by cars because they often ...

Savannah used to shut down in summer. That pause has shortened and there is plenty ahead to enjoy around town this week.