Rapid loss of beaches on Pritchards Island makes it difficult for nesting sea turtles to find a place for their eggs.

Officials advise against picking up snapping turtles and spiny softshells (often referred to as "leatherbacks") because they ...

The program supports conservation of marine turtles through the collection of fundamental biological data about nesting and hatching of sea turtles. Data collected contributes to the overall ...

Lakhs of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings emerged at Odisha's Gahirmatha beach, marking the end of their mass nesting. Wildlife officials observed this natural event, while DRDO took measures to prevent ...

A newly discovered population of endangered turtles found only in a small collection of Queensland waterways is not only ...

Nesting beaches should be protected and kept safe for sea turtles by turning off or shielding lights from the nesting areas that could disorient hatchlings or discourage females from nesting.

A turtle hatchling on a Xala beach. Courtesy Enter Sierra a Mar (Ridge to Reef), the conservation nonprofit Gere co-founded with marine conservationist Stefanie Brendl. What started as an on-site ...

“Releasing sea turtle hatchlings into the ocean was a deeply moving experience, a reminder that when communities lead, nature heals,” said Stefan Liller, UNDP Bangladesh Resident Representative. “This ...

The Forest Department is protecting olive ridley turtles through 16 conservation centres, aiming to save two lakh hatchlings. The union minister also released olive ridley turtle hatchlings into the ...

Microplastics hold heat longer than sand, so their presence on beaches can impact sea turtle egg nests and increase their temperature. With warmer temperatures resulting in female hatchlings and ...

There's something ridiculously heartwarming about watching tiny turtle hatchlings shuffle their way into the ocean. It's nature's version of a red carpet debut — adorable, raw, and weirdly ...