sea turtles

A school partnership began a year ago after the students discovered a shared passion for protecting sea turtles. The Cayman Islands kids recently visited to hear Jane Goodall share ideas.

Releasing a balloon will be illegal in Florida starting July 1st. The new law expands the state's current ban on releasing 10 or more balloons. Young children are exempt.

One hatchling was rescued from a parking lot after crawling across Gulf Boulevard, a major roadway along the barrier islands of Pinellas County.

As intense heat becomes more common around the world, the potential threat to biodiversity increases. One species at particular risk to a warming climate is found on the beaches of Florida.

Part of the panhandle is on track to have one of the worst sea turtle nesting seasons in recent history. That's according to a volunteer group that monitors turtle nesting.

Climate change could soon be a factor state agencies use when determining whether plants and animals are considered endangered or threatened. It also…

The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab released two adolescent Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles Thursday. For local marine biology icon Jack Rudloe, this turtle release…

Sea turtle nesting season is officially underway. Officials are advising beachgoers to take precautions to help keep turtles safe.Eager beachgoers aren’t…

Florida experienced shocking lows this past week. A shock not just for land lovers, but ocean life that surrounds the Sunshine State.Manatees huddled in…

Sea turtle conservation efforts in the Florida Panhandle are getting a million dollar boost to install sea turtle-friendly lighting. Marine biologists say…