It's sea turtle nesting season in South Florida — that time of year when our beaches become runways for newborn hatchlings making their daring escapes into the sea. Why it matters: This is a time for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A turtle crossing sign on Rte. 121 by Calef Pond in Rockingham County. (Photo courtesy of Erin Burger) In the wild, very few ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — From now to October 31, sea turtles will be laying their nests on South Carolina beaches, and ...

Local volunteers patrol and protect sea turtle nests each year on Philippine beaches.

Researchers from U.S. and fishers from Mexico’s Gulf of California have developed solar-powered LED buoys that attach to gill nets to help reduce sea turtle bycatch by 63%. The floating devices ...

A turtle’s shell is tough but not tougher than your tires. Be mindful when driving in low, wet areas where turtles may be crossing. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin ...

Leatherback sea turtle nests in Florida are at a record high, while loggerhead nests have decreased. Volunteers monitor beaches daily, tracking nests, collecting data, and assisting hatchlings.

Freshwater turtles in Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin are disappearing. Introduced red foxes — which prey on their eggs — are considered one of the leading threats. Researchers from La Trobe ...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — From now to October 31, sea turtles will be laying their nests on South Carolina beaches, and hatchlings will be making their way to sea. Loggerhead sea turtles, our ...

From late May through June, turtles in Wisconsin face high risks from vehicle collisions, natural predators, and illegal poaching as they travel to nesting sites. Drivers can reduce turtle mortality ...