Study reveals insights into the mating strategies of male hawksbill turtles and the future population outlook of these endangered sea turtles.

Tagging sea turtles around the world to learn more about their migratory patterns, growth rates, survival, and reproductive output.

George Balazs, Hawai‘i Senior Sea Turtle Scientist at NOAA’s Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, recently retired from NOAA service—but not from sea turtle research.

A message from Kim Damon-Randall, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources for Sea Turtle Week June 13-17, 2022.

Research and conservation work in our backyard.

This intergovernmental treaty promotes the protection, conservation, and recovery of sea turtles and their habitats.

Managing, conserving, and rebuilding populations of sea turtles from Maine through Virginia.

Join us in celebrating Sea Turtle Week 2018 and learn more about these marvelous marine creatures.

A new technique developed by three NOAA Fisheries scientists is giving us more insight than ever before on sea turtle populations, extracting life history and other information from sea turtle bones. The technology combines bone dating, or “skeletochronol

What do drones and toy turtles have in common? Scientists are using these tools to measure sea turtles in the wild without ever touching them.

Review these reminders about what to do if you see a sea turtle in distress.

Frequently Asked Questions about cold-stunning and sea turtles.

Sea turtles are fascinating creatures. Learn some facts about these much loved marine reptiles.

A message from Donna Wieting, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources for Sea Turtle Week June 15-19, 2020.

This nesting season, remember to view sea turtles respectfully. How? We’ve got some ideas for you.