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It’s Time to Act FAST for Turtles

The Fishing Around Seals and Turtles (FAST) program provides guidance on what to do if an accidental interaction occurs, including helpful tips to avoid snagging a sea turtle.
June 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
750x500-sea-turtle-fishermen-cut-line-safely-NOAA-PIRO.jpg Fishermen: Itʻs OK to help a hooked green sea turtle by cutting off the line as close to the hook as possible. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Exploring Solutions for Sea Turtle Bycatch

This Sea Turtle Week, we talk with Barbara Schroeder, National Sea Turtle Coordinator, about bycatch innovations that are helping sea turtles thrive and how we work with fishermen to reduce bycatch.
June 16, 2022 - Podcast ,
National
Galv_loggerhead_turtle_t._moore_noaa_via_wikimedia_750_500.png Loggerhead turtle. Credit: T. Moore (CC0 1.0)

7 Sea Turtle Facts for the Ocean Lover

Sea turtles are fascinating creatures. Learn some facts about these much loved marine reptiles.
June 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
1280x800-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle-iStock_90093231-060816.jpg Hawaiian green sea turtle. Credit: iStock.

Sea Turtles in Alaska? Yes, We Have Them In the Far North!

Sea turtle species you might encounter in Alaska and steps to protect them.
June 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Green sea turtle in Alaska A fishing crew in Alaska rescued this green sea turtle from getting caught in a net just south of Prince of Wales Island on Aug 5, 2020. Photo credit: Ben Dolph.

Sea Turtle Week 2022

Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide, but they face many threats today. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered.
June 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Sea turtles swim underwater

Sea Turtles in a Sea of Sound

Understanding how sea turtles hear and respond to sound is the first step in understanding the impacts of ocean noise on these protected species.
June 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Red arrow indicates location of the sea turtle ear in a loggerhead turtle Sea turtles have internal ears covered by a thick layer of scales, skin, and fat. Arrow indicates location of the sea turtle ear in a loggerhead turtle. Credit: Blair Witherington (Permit 25691).

What Can You Do to Save Sea Turtles?

Learn what actions you can take to help save sea turtles.
June 08, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
750x500-green-turtle-NOAA-OfficeofMarineNationalSanctuaries.jpg

Hawaiʻi Sea Turtles Are Amazing—from Afar

This nesting season, remember to view sea turtles respectfully. How? We’ve got some ideas for you. 
June 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Two people using their arms to connect and make a heart shape afar from a sea turtle on the beach. Show your love of turtles with this turtle love photo opportunity. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Turtle and Seal Biologists Deploy to Papahānaumokuākea for the 2022 Field Season

Research to protect threatened and endangered species at field camps in the marine national monument.
May 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
This map shows the Hawaiian Archipelago, the range of the Hawaiian monk seal. Within the monument, the English names of the islands are printed in white and the Hawaiian island names are in yellow. Credit: https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov. This map shows the Hawaiian Archipelago, the range of the Hawaiian monk seal. Within the monument, the English names of the islands are printed in white and the Hawaiian island names are in yellow. Credit: https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov.

NOAA Offers Reward up to $20,000 for Information on Dead Sea Turtle

Reward offered for information leading to successful prosecution for the death of a green turtle found in a net by the side of the road.
March 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Green sea turtle Photo credit: Jayme Reneker, Ecological Associates, Inc.