Still around for now
The Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) roam across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans on migratory journeys between nesting sites and feeding grounds. The first article talks about the decline of the species vists to the Californian coast. Volunteer to search for Ghoper tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus); girl scouts help sea turles and more in the Conservation section. A new childrens book on sea turtles and plastic polution; lots of crime and artists decorate sea turltes.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Critically endangered leatherback sea turtles still roam the Pacific, for now
Puri district coast a graveyard for Olive Ridley turtles
Volunteers Needed for Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Local Girl Scouts aid in Costa Rican sea turtle conservation
Girl Scouts take Aquarium’s “Sea Turtle Care” Tour
Geometric Tortoise Conservation: Endangered Rare Animal Get New Home
Education
Plastic pollution inspires Sidmouth author Jo Earlam to write first book Tuamor the Turtle
Crime and Punishment
Turtle slaughter inquiry
Go after the real culprits and not me, says Limus
Turtle killing probe: Dept facing a huge challenge
RSPCA gets justice over turtle mistreatment, man fined $4000
Miscellaneous
Naples turtle sculpture auction benefits nonprofits
Did You Know…
The Bourret’s box turtle (Cuora bourreti) is a turtle subspecies found in central Vietnam and adjacent Laos and commonly called the central Vietnamese flowerback box.
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Photo from Scott Benson/NOAA
