March is the official start of nesting season for sea turtles in the Sunshine State and, as a protected species, there are a ...

There are five species of marine turtles in Florida: loggerhead, green, leatherback, Kemp's Ridley and hawksbill.

Between now and the end of October, thousands of sea turtles will return to the area where they were born to lay nests of ...

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA — Loggerhead sea turtles are already making their way ashore along Georgia’s coast to begin the annual nesting season, with the first nest of the year discovered on May 1st at Jekyll ...

Sea turtle nesting season has begun in Florida. Learn what to do and what not to do if you encounter a sea turtle or nest.

Blows to various sea turtle programs have resulted in the Georgia Department of Natural Resources having to scrape by and step up.

JUNO BEACH, Fla. — Summer is peak sea turtle season in South Florida, and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is offering two experiences that let you connect with these endangered creatures — while ...

As Hurricane Erin pelted North Carolina’s barrier islands with strong winds and waves this week, it destroyed many nests of threatened sea turtles, burying the eggs deep in sand or washing them out to ...

From fragile barrier islands to bustling beaches, these ancient mariners face threats from predators, development, plastics, and fishing gear, yet their story is also one of resilience. All sea turtle ...