These five locations along the U.S. East Coast are perfect vacation destinations for those who dream of seeing baby sea ...

From natural predators to artificial lighting, sea turtle hatchlings already face numerous challenges as they make their way to the ocean for the first time. Now, researchers say yet another hurdle ...

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), or green sea turtles, are herbivorous reptiles found in subtropical and tropical waters all over the world. Their name comes from the green fat deposits under their ...

New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings 'swim' to the surface of the sand, rather than 'dig,' in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for ...

Sargassum seaweed can block sea turtle hatchlings from making it to the ocean, but helps once they reach the sea.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Hatching season is in full swing at Anna Maria Island, and thousands of baby sea turtles have already made their way to the ocean this year. Anna Maria Island Turtle ...

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — The City of Atlantic Beach is issuing a critical community alert after a second report of sea turtle hatchling disorientation. Hatchlings rely on the natural light reflection of ...

A tiny turtle hatchling nearly hidden among dead leaves and weeds has Reddit users urging gardeners to slow down and pay ...

If you spot a small, “rock-like” object on the road this spring, it’s probably a baby turtle on its way to nearby water.

The Turtles of Western Highway helps turtles who want to cross the road to lay their eggs. About 90 days later, volunteers come out to find the tiny hatchlings and gather them up to get them back to ...

PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS FACEBOOK PAGE. A HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MAN IS NOW FACING CHARGES AFTER OFFICIALS SAY HE GATHERED SNAPPING TURTLE HATCHLINGS TO SELL ILLEGALLY. FISH AND GAME SAYS THE MAN DUG UP ...