One of the most remarkable events in the world is the annual mass nesting event on the coast of Odisha, India, where thousands of sea turtles come ashore every year to nest on the sandy beaches. This mass event is one of the largest reproductive gatherings in the world and is also vitally important for the

On Wednesday, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach opened an exhibit where visitors for the first time can watch sick and injured sea turtles go through rehabilitation, including "Porkchop," who had a flipper amputated.

Engangered sea turtles all over the world are showing positive signs of recovery in places they're found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday. "Many of the turtle populations have come back, though some haven't," said Duke ...

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A sea turtle’s shell is living bone fused directly to its spine and ribs. It is not a detachable shield or an external case, as certain quirky cartoons have shown.

FWC reports leatherback turtles set a new statewide record with 2,012 nests in 2025, surpassing the previous high set in 2022.

Sea turtles are ectothermic, meaning they rely on their surrounding environment to regulate body temperature. When water temperatures fall quickly, especially in shallow bays, turtles can become cold-stunned. In this state, they lose the ability to swim and eat, leaving them vulnerable to boat strikes, predators and death.

Gayle Anderson reports a new sea turtle rehabilitation area is now open at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. For the first time, visitors to the Aquarium will be able to see rescued sea