World Turtle News

Turtle barnacle researcher tracking them down The key to protecting critically endangered turtles could lie in their barnacles. While some people think barnacles growing on turtles is bad for them, Griffith University researcher Ryan Pearson said they could actually help protect the turtles, and shift conservation to where it�s needed most. �The International Union for Conservation of Nature has recently added sea turtle sub-populations to […]

Austalian children publish book about saving our turtles BUNDABERG’S next generation have joined forces with an award-winning Australian children’s author to pen Too Bright Tonight, an illustrated book that highlights the importance of light conservation around turtle rookeries. The project, financed by Hinkler Central, teamed award-winning writer Emma Mactaggart with local children as part of the Cut the Glow conservation efforts of Queensland Parks and

Turtle rescue and rehab helps Tourette’s sufferer fight his mental illness I have found my purpose in life and not even my mental health can stop that. Severe Tourette’s Syndrome rendered Ryan Stevens incapable of completing university and made his long term dream of being a television presenter almost impossible to reach. Tourettes was a thorn in his side and he says his depression was

Texas to propose ending unlimited commercial trapping of its wild turtles Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has agreed to propose a ban on commercial turtle harvesting of its native wild species after recent studies confirmed that its current populations were not sustainable. If the ban passes, Texas will join other states such as Florida, Iowa, Missouri, and Alabama in protecting its reptile residents from overcollection.

Salinas, CA has new sea turtle art, stronger community Lee Abellana saw a need for unity in the community, and he stepped up. Now, an amazing mural adorns the wall of La Paz Park, highlighting the connection between the city’s residents and their neighboring ocean life. The project was organized by Joseph Frausto, executive director of the Salinas Urban Arts Project, who saw the chance

Young boy hopes to save Dermochelys coriacea one cookie at a time Moved by a video he once saw in a science class that depicted how leatherback turtles were becoming extinct, 11-year-old Ahmad Iszuddin Ahmad Izham initiated his own non-profit group, Save Sea Animals From Extinction (SAFE), to help save the species. Today, Iszuddin has set up a booth at the Easy Like Sunday Morning

Childhood Tradition blossoms Into 50 Years Of Sea Turtle Conservation How many people can boast of half a century’s dedication to one of the world’s most endangered animals. Dr. Col Limpus would never have thought that an annual New Year’s tradition of visiting Mon Repos, a prime sea turtle nesting site, would result in just that. And not only has he spent his life working

Eliza Ann the loggerhead wins Tour de Turtles this year It may not have been the fastest race in history, but Anna Maria Island won the marathon with loggerhead Eliza Ann. The turtle was named Eliza Ann for the Sea Turtle Conservancy event, Tour de Turtles, which ended Nov. 1. The Waterline Resort and Marina, in Holmes Beach, featuring Eliza Ann�s Coastal Kitchen restaurant, sponsored