Ocean plastic pollution is pushing sea turtles toward extinction, while microplastics are increasingly contaminating the ...

Scientists estimated that a green sea turtle could contain up to 26.4 grams of plastic, equivalent to approximately 10 ping-pong balls. The Conversation reported on the prevalence of plastic ingestion ...

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 ...

Sea turtles have an average lifespan of 20 to 30 years. During that timeframe, they experience changes in ocean chemistry, ...

At the end of summer, companies and individuals often leave behind fishing lines and crab nets, creating hazards that can ...

It's sea turtle nesting season and everyone knows what that means — turn off your lights at night. Flipping your light switch is an easy way to feel like an environmental superstar, but what else can ...

Led by Ocean Conservancy researchers, the paper is the most comprehensive study yet to quantify the extent to which a range of plastic types—from soft, flexible plastics like bags and food wrappers; ...

Wildlife SOS rescued a 50kg Indian flapshell turtle from pollution in Delhi, emphasizing citizen awareness in wildlife ...

The ocean conceals species so fantastical that they may just belong in mythology, but the leatherback sea turtle fits the ...

A rare visitor is making waves both in the ocean and along the South Carolina coast.A leatherback sea turtle was spotted in ...

Light pollution is increasing worldwide, leaving a significant impact on our wildlife. Artificial light at night, also known as ALAN, is growing at an average annual rate of approximately 2-2.2%. A ...

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — After months of treatment, 34 rehabilitated sea turtles have been released back into the ocean off Jekyll Island in Georgia. The turtles received care for hypothermia-related ...