Leatherback saved by good samaritans
A Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) was spotted struggling in shallow water off Pensacola Beach and Gulfarium staff were called to assist. Wood Turtles Move towards endangered species protection and more in the Conservation section. Canberra recruiting for turtle monitors and students learning about turtles in the Volunteering and Education sections. Authorities search for man who speared a seaturtle, turtles seized in market and more in the Crime & Punishment section, plus lost more stories.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Leatherback Turtle Rescued from Pensacola Beach.
Wood Turtles Move Toward Endangered Species Act Protection.
California conservationists forced to choose between habitats, species.
Green sea turtle joins friends for rehab and release.
Endangered sea turtle released back into natural habitat.
Volunteering
Rangers seeking ‘turtle patrol’ team for Canberra nature reserve.
Education
Students take part in sea turtle project.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College biology students help home-school children learn about turtles.
Crime & Punishment
NPS seeking turtle injured by man with spear-gun.
Turtles seized from Bongaon market.
Mexican inspectors recover 15,000 stolen sea turtle eggs.
Alleged turtle smuggler faces long stretch in a shell.
Turtle hatchlings burned in abandoned bonfire.
Miscellany
People in Norman upset after baby turtles and rabbits are given as prizes at the county fair.
Tortoise lays dozens of eggs, surprises owner.
Sea Turtle Inc. expansion slated.
Lost & Found
Mr Fish’s runaway tortoise found living in neighbour’s garden in….
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Photo from The Pulse/National Park Service
