Sea turtle rescued on a surfboard
A Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) was brought back to shore by surfer Josh Shorrock after he noticed it was having difficulty diving. Conservationist strap a camera to a sea turtle during its release. Terri turtle who washed up on a Jersey beach is more active and has a fund rasier to send her home: Plus more in the Conservation section.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Turtle volunteers follow Cape turtles to hospital
‘Turtlecam’ shows moment turtle released back into the sea
First Olive Ridley turtle arrives for a late season at Morjim beach
Turtle update: Vets to try feeding squid to Terri
Fundraising page set up for Terri the turtle
Miscellany
Blandings Turtles vs turbines court drama continues
Concerns after porpoise and Loggerhead turtle found dead on North Devon coastline
Did You Know…
Eretmochelys imbricata (Hawksbill sea turtle) has a conservations status of critically endangered and found predominantly in the tropical reefs of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans.
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Photo from Board to life: The barnacle-covered hawksbill turtle with its rescuer, Josh Shorrock
