Myuchelys georgesi Suffers From Unknown Virus in Australia The Bellinger River snapping turtle is facing a huge decline in NSW mid north coast, Australia. While we think that only a few thousand of these are remaining in the river system, more than 300 specimen were found dead so far because of a mystery virus. “The virus attacks the turtles’ internal organs, leaving them blind and […]

80,000 eggs in two days Odisha’s Gahirmatha saw the return of Olive Ridley turtles after a year of absence. Over a two day period they laid an estimated 80,000 eggs in the first two days at the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, considered to the be largest rookery of the Olive Ridley turtles. Turtle News From Around the World Conservation Happy ending for green turtle in a

Researchers publish paper detailing the travel patterns of 15 Leatherback Sea Turtles Leatherback Sea Turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) have been a staple in this week’s chelonian news. Researchers just published a new paper detailing the travel patterns of 15 Leatherbacks who summer in New England then head south for the winter. They surprised researchers right from the start, heading out into the open sea instead of

1485 Volunteers Clean Up a Beach For Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting Season Trinidadian and Tobagonian organization Nature Seekers is having its annual beach clean-up and is also celebrating its 25 anniversary. Every year, thousand of volunteers meet at Matura Beaches (which are important nesting sites) in order to remove bulk of debris and drift wood, making the path clear for turtles to lay their eggs

Leatherback Sea Turtle lands in South Carolina Aquarium for treatment A sick Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) was admitted to South Carolina Aquarium this past weekend. This has turned out to be quite a challenge, both to get the turtle, named “Yawkey”, to the aquarium and provide space for treatment. One can only imagine, seeing as Yawkey weighs almost 500 pounds and is more than

22 baby Malaclemys terrapin saved from smugglers The SoundWaters nature education center in Stamford got an unexpected gift: 22 baby Malaclemys terrapin who were saved from smugglers in Alaska. More than 200 juvenile diamondback terrapins were found by US customs in Anchorage, Alaska. They were about to be shipped to China. Unfortunately, 1 has already died and the remaining 21 might not survive either. SoundWaters

Wow! A rare 500lb leather back turtle is rescued. A 226kg Leatherback sea turtle is rescued from Yawley-South Island Reserve beach by five people after being reported as sick. It is now at the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital where it is recovering. This a rare event and possibly only the fifth record in the United States of America. Turtle News From Around the