World Turtle News

In southwest FL, red tide bloom is killing hundreds of sea turtles (VIDEO) A particularly strong red tide has killed hundreds of sea turtles in Southwest Florida over the past nine months, and researchers say the toll could hurt the area’s sea turtle population for decades. The red tide started in October but has become much more intense since June. ALSO: driver deliberately runs over […]

Volunteer Program Paves The Way For Sea Turtle Conservation On The Gulf Coast A visitor to the Fort Morgan beach on the Alabama coast might be surprised to see a small group of people intently working on something in the sand; in fact, these are members of “Share The Beach”, a volunteer-run organization which dedicates its efforts to protecting and collecting data on each one

Artificial island idea to help save declining Murray River turtles Turtle researchers say putting artificial islands in the Murray River is one way to save dwindling turtle populations. The man-made island strategy is one of a handful of ideas recently put forward by a team at Western Sydney University, led by Ricky Spencer and the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife. The university has been

Uproar Develops Over Unwanted Sea Turtle Nests On Private Land A small and little-known but wealthy community on the coast of Florida has a very unusual complaint to make. The residents of Belleair Shore are clashing with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium regarding unwanted sea turtle nests on what they say is private property. Believe it or not, the landowners report that they are upset about

Flaviemys purvisi to get lifeline from Australian Reptile Park It’s a late autumn day, warm and windy, the she oaks are whispering on the banks of the river, and Tim Faulkner, clad in a wetsuit, is snorkelling, looking for the Manning River turtle. It is a place the wildlife conservationist has seen them many times before, but we can’t share its location. The turtle is

In Queensland, Australia, drones are deployed to help survey, monitor nesting flatback sea turtles (VIDEO) Seeking to improve time and resource management, the Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement Alliance, along with local rangers, are using drones to get a bird’s-eye view of Cape York Peninsula and its nesting flatbacks (Natator depressus)- and since it’s Australia, of course avoid the dangerous crocodiles that inhabit the area.

Sea Turtle Inc. Interns Experience Conservation At Its Best In The Rio Grande Valley South Padre Island is home to Sea Turtle Inc., which is a rescue facility dedicated to the education, rehabilitation, and conservation of sea turtles from around the world. With the recent unveiling of a brand new center expansion, this world-class organization is heading the way for the preservation of these endangered

1,125 Indian Star Tortoises seized from three train passengers In a major haul, 1,125 endangered Indian Star Tortoises, which were meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh, were seized from three passengers on board a train at the city railway station. Acting on intelligence inputs, the officials of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Vizag Regional Unit, searched the Yashvantpur- Howrah Express at around 4 p.m. on

Researchers Race To Save Rescued Victim Of Shocking Trash Ingestion Researchers in Kinmen have been struggling in a valiant attempt to save an unfortunate Chelonia mydas, which was rescued in Liaoluo just last month. The sick turtle is the victim of littering, and because of the ingestion of the trash, has been expelling pieces for nearly two weeks. As staff work to rehabilitate this as