Flooding and high tides in Georgia are impacting sea turtle nests on Ossabaw, Wassaw, and Tybee Islands. Predators, such as hogs and coyotes, are taking advantage of the flooding to access nests.
Many sea turtles live their adult lives in predator-free environments due to overfishing of their main predator, the tiger shark. Because of this, it is largely unknown how sharks impact turtle ...
As one of the oldest reptiles on Earth, with some species dating back more than 200 million years, more than half of turtle ...
Every year, sea turtles hatch on Florida's beaches and make their way from the sand to the ocean—a critical journey that determines their chances of survival. As these hatchlings navigate obstacles ...
May 23 is World Turtle Day, and if there is anyone celebrating that day, it’s Dr. Katrina Phillips. She is a senior marine scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab who specializes in sea turtles.
Discover how critically endangered hawksbill turtles are getting a head start at the Singapore Oceanarium to improve their chances of survival. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...