Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

An endangered sea turtle being treated for an infection in his shell at an Alabama natural science museum underwent his second CT scan Tuesday at Decatur Morgan Hospital, the museum announced. Kale, a ...

Green sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. A photo recently posted on social media showing a sea turtle with its shell removed has led state officials to emphasize the proper ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s peak sea turtle nesting season! From August through November, adult female sea turtles will be seeking sanctuary in Hawaii’s sandy beaches to lay their eggs. Endangered sea ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it’s easy to envision them as armored warriors – their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...

There are many threats to sea turtles, but most of them come from humans. Dangers may range from getting entangled in fishing gear to losing their habitats from beach erosion and human development.

MARATHON, Fla. (AP) – A dentist used denture repair adhesive to help mend an endangered green sea turtle’s fractured shell in the Florida Keys. On Thursday, Fred Troxel examined Elena, a 40-pound ...

World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on May 23rd. It is a special day to learn about turtles and tortoises and to help protect them. This day was started in the year 2000 by a group called ...

They are majestic creatures gliding quietly beneath the ocean's surface. But as our waterways become more crowded with people, life for sea turtles gets more dangerous. There's a place here in the ...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking Marylanders to watch out for sea turtles exhibiting signs of ...

Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a sentiment that has shadowed turtles for years, and perhaps, for good reason. Turtles are slow, but wise. Sea turtles, however, are nothing short of amazing. Sea ...