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

Damaging Effects Of The Illegal Wildlife Trade Causing Serious Ecological Issues As the Asian Turtle Crisis continues to ravage chelonian populations, it is astonishingly apparent how extensive the damage has become. Pakistan has reached a serious crisis regarding this illegal wildlife trade. Their ecosystem is suffering greatly as a result of the turtles being removed from their natural habitat. These animals are vital for removing

Crime-scene technique used to track turtles Scientists have used satellite tracking and a crime-scene technique to discover an important feeding ground for green turtles in the Mediterranean. University of Exeter researchers measured “stable isotope ratios” � a chemical signature also used by forensic scientists � to discover which foraging grounds turtles had come from to breed in Cyprus. They discovered that Lake Bardawil, on Egypt’s

High Priority Given To Marine Protected Areas As Part Of Action Plan To Conserve Sea Turtles Those who go against the rules of MPA’s (Marine Protected Areas) in Vietnam may face detainment as of 2016. Based off of the MTCAP (Marine Turtle Conservation Action Plan), this new MPA power allows authorities to impose fines and lawsuits on violators of these laws. The MTCAP plans to

Dying for love You see them here, you see them there, turtles are crossing roads everywhere � but why? The answer is sex. It�s arguably the only reason that could explain why so many native long neck turtles are driven to cross major highways and back roads despite their fear of the traffic. Unfortunately it�s that same fear which triggers a retreat into their shells

GA increases takes of endangered species after National Marine Fisheries Service says dredging kills but not enough In a potentially controversial move, NMFS stated that while species such as the green sea turtle, loggerhead turtle, sturgeon, and right whale are endangered and at risk due to a dredging project in Savannah, due to supposedly increased populations an increased number of turtles and other species can

Georgia Sea Turtle Center Inspiring Young Students Towards Conservation Careers The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is serious about securing the education of our upcoming generations on the importance of conservation work. Not only can local schools enjoy these opportunities, but students nationwide are able to travel and discover the fascinating world of sea turtles and the challenges they face on a daily basis. With a