A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

A sea turtle's shell is a masterpiece. A study reveals that marine turtle shells combine flexibility and strength to protect against predators like sharks and stress while optimizing movement. This ...

Shell Week will run from June 8th to June 16th, and to commemorate the week, the Royal Carribean Group and World Wildlife Fund have created a bracket-style tournament to name the most popular sea ...

A green sea turtle is improving after being found stranded on a North Carolina beach with over 1 ½ pounds of barnacles and other organisms on its shell, seashore officials announced over the weekend.

Green sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. A photo recently posted on social media showing a sea turtle with its shell removed has led state officials to emphasize the proper ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s peak sea turtle nesting season! From August through November, adult female sea turtles will be seeking sanctuary in Hawaii’s sandy beaches to lay their eggs. Endangered sea ...

As spring brings warmer air and warmer waters to the Grand Strand, it's also bringing sea turtles of all ages closer to the shore. Sea Turtle nesting season in South Carolina typically runs from May ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it’s easy to envision them as armored warriors – their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...