CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. (WNCN) — Activity at the North Carolina coast is heating up — especially on the beach along the sand to the surf. The first turtle nest hatched late last week at the Outer Banks, ...

A rare discovery on Vanderbilt Beach in Collier County marked a significant moment for local wildlife enthusiasts. The first sea turtle nest of the season was found, belonging to a leatherback, the ...

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – In a heartwarming display of nature’s wonder, several baby sea turtles emerged from their sandy nests, making a daring dash to the Atlantic Ocean. On Thursday, the ...

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Five leatherback sea turtle hatchlings were rescued from storm drains near Beverly Beach on Wednesday, thanks to the efforts of Flagler Turtle Patrol and Flagler County Fire ...

Leatherback sea turtle on a beach. By Herve06 via iStock for WMNF News. When sea turtles hatch, they rely on natural light like the moon’s reflection to find open water. The artificial lights coming ...

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 ...

The shoreline along Tybee Island, Georgia, is disappearing and eliminating loggerhead sea turtles' habitats. Beach erosion on the island's north end is preventing hatchlings from reaching the ocean.