Eventually the GPS tags slough off because “the outside of a young turtle’s shell sheds as they grow very quickly,” said ...

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach released its first report card detailing the health of 30 species of SoCal marine life. Green sea turtles and giant sea bass are recovering, while several ...

Young sea turtles actively swim and choose their paths instead of drifting. New satellite tracking reveals their movements.

Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives."We've had massive data gaps about the early baby to toddler life stages of ...

Scientists finally solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’ - A large portion of their lives have been a mystery ...

Sea turtles can recover quickly from brief exposures ... and can directly damage the skin, shell, and eyes. Opportunistic bacterial and fungal infections are common in severely affected turtles ...

It is a common cause of death for sea turtles and another local threatened species - the Florida manatee. If you see a washed-up sea turtle, St. Johns County officials say to never push them back ...

Cold stun events cause sea turtles to lose their mobility and ability to regulate their body temperature. Sea Turtle Inc. is working to rescue turtles impacted by the freezing temperatures.

While sea turtles can recover quickly from brief ... If needed, dextrose, a type of sugar, is included in the fluids. The turtles' shells are usually lubricated to keep them from further drying ...