‘Green fur’ sea turtle washes ashore—rescuers realize it’s one of the rarest species on Earth

A bizarre-looking sea turtle left beachgoers doing a double take after it washed ashore in Texas looking like it had a coat ...
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Adopting a washback sea turtle goes a long way. Here’s how you can do it

Washback sea turtles may be found in seaweed wash-ins along beach shores in Volusia County, according to officials. (Volusia County) MARINELAND, FL – As storm clouds loom over coastal areas, a ...
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Wonders of Wildlife brings conservation to life with sea turtle rescue and release

It may surprise visitors that a landlocked state like Missouri plays such a crucial role in marine conservation, but Wonders of Wildlife (WoW) is the only sea turtle rehabilitation center in the ...

Massive, barnacle-covered sea turtle washed ashore in Texas and is now fighting to survive

The Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) is the official state sea turtle of Texas.
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Adopt a Nest: You can help sea turtles this nesting season!

It’s sea turtle nesting season and Action News Jax and The Friends of the GTM Reserve are teaming up to support the Adopt a Nest program at the GTM Research Reserve. The Adopt a Nest program lets you ...

Researchers rush to save endangered sea turtle found on Texas beach

This endangered sea turtle was found in rough shape on a Texas beach. What happened next is giving researchers hope.
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Adopt a washback turtle: UF Whitney Lab offers adoptions to support Sea Turtle Hospital

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The Sea Turtle Hospital at UF Whitney Laboratory is launching a symbolic adoption program for washback turtles from October 21 to October 31. The program aims to have 275 ...