For eastern Pacific populations of leatherback turtles, the 21st century could be the last. New research suggests that climate change could exacerbate existing threats and nearly wipe out the ...

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 Rescue. The hatchlings ...

A leatherback hatchling navigates over sargassum on Juno Beach in July 2021. The new findings detailed in a study published in the Journal of Coastal Research explores the role that this brown seaweed ...

Earliest nest recorded by Loggerhead Marinelife Center this season ...

A leatherback sea turtle hatchling climbs over sargassum on a beach. In a new study, researchers timed sea turtles to see how long it took them to reach the ocean when they had to traverse piles of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

CLEMATIS BY NIGHT. TAKE A LIVE LOOK NOW FROM JUPITER BEACH. TODAY, A SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON ENDS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST AND ONE LOCAL SEA TURTLE REHABILITATION SAYS THAT THIS YEAR RANKS AS ONE OF THE ...