Learn why basking turtles in April are doing far more than sunbathing, from thermoregulation to parasite control and growth.

Sea turtles act as living records of ocean change, with shells capturing decades of data to help researchers protect endangered species.

It’s a scene played out since the age of dinosaurs. But for those fortunate enough to witness this rite of spring along the Georgia coast today, the performance never gets old. From a safe distance – ...

The Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reported another banner sea turtle nesting season for the 35-mile stretch of the Gulf coast from Longboat Key ...

Community Environment and Natural Resources office (Cenro) in Masinloc, trained environmental law enforcers and community ...

Travis Thomas grew up on the Santa Fe River, but never imagined he’d lean over its glassy waters and hoist up a 65-pound prehistoric beast. The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: ...

Understanding the units of assessment in sea-turtle populations requires clarity in the definition of nesting populations (Box 2.1). Females show affinity for specific nesting sites and thus can form ...