Sea turtle shells balance strength, flexibility, and speed to ensure survival. A new study reveals surprising differences ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving ...

The public is encouraged to report such incidents to the DLNRTip mobile app or call hotlines set up by DLNR, the US Fish and ...

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 ...

Turtles are one of the only land animals on the planet with this feature. They're also some of the only animals that can breathe with their butts. You see, inside a turtle shell is a very ...

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Nesting season runs from April through July. Staff from the ARK in Port Aransas warn beachgoers to ...

While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells, the inky-blue carapace of the leatherback is somewhat flexible and almost rubbery to the touch. Ridges along the carapace help give it a more ...

BY ZOEY RITCHIE On Sunday, March 9, beachgoers were pleasantly surprised when a leatherback sea turtle appeared on the shore in the early morning to lay her eggs. The previous […] ...

The shells of the hawksbill sea turtle have been used for luxury items for centuries, but with the species now endangered, new technology is pinpointing where protections are needed most Though ...

It’s a way for the public to engage in sea turtle research and conservation, according to NOAA. Field scientist Jan Willem Staman marks the shell of a green turtle on the beach on East Island in ...