An “epigenetic” adaptation could prevent large numbers of loggerhead turtles from hatching as female due to climate change – ...

Dhaval Lakshmi, a rehabilitated Olive Ridley turtle, has swum 1000 km in the Arabian Sea. Satellite tracking shows successful rewilding, active foraging and adaptation, marking a conservation ...

Sea turtles can become cold-stunned when water temperature drops below 50° Fahrenheit. Cold-stunning, which can be ...

Scientists call it Overwintered Sea Turtle Season and Chilly Crusty Green Season. Turtles wash ashore with a host of ...

There are seven species of sea turtle alive today, and they are found in oceans all over the world except the Arctic. Many of them travel thousands of miles between the areas where they forage for ...

Epizoic diatoms, microscopic algae that inhabit the surfaces of living hosts, have emerged as a focal point in studies of host–microbe interactions in marine reptiles, particularly sea turtles. These ...

Ever consider the question of whether a turtle can truly pull its head into its shell like a cartoon representation in a children’s tale? The answer is far from being merely yes or no. As mentioned in ...

Scientists estimated that a green sea turtle could contain up to 26.4 grams of plastic, equivalent to approximately 10 ping-pong balls. The Conversation reported on the prevalence of plastic ingestion ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Amidst an excited crowd, 17 endangered and threatened sea turtles ...

For about half the year, from May through October, the annual sea turtle saga unfolds front and center on the beaches of South Carolina. Clandestine visits in the middle of the night keep the mystery ...

Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a sentiment that has shadowed turtles for years, and perhaps, for good reason. Turtles are slow, but wise. Sea turtles, however, are nothing short of amazing. Sea ...