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Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles From Massachusetts Travel to Texas for Rehabilitation and Release
Follow the journey of the 120 cold-stunned sea turtles flown to Texas on December 7, 2020.
Recovery Plans for Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
We, NOAA Fisheries, announce the availability of the 2011 Bi-national (U.S. and Mexico) recovery plan for the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle.
Newly Mapped Sea Turtle Genomes Reveal Ancient Roadmap of Survival
New research paper decodes the mysteries of the endangered leatherback and green sea turtle genomes.
Men Fined for Capturing a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle
In October 2017, two visitors from the continental U.S. sparked outrage when they posted a photo of themselves holding a green sea turtle (honu) on a Hawaiʻi Island beach. In the photo caption, they boasted about risking a fine to catch the turtle.
Section 7 Species Presence Table: Sea Turtles in the Greater Atlantic Region
Information on sea turtle presence in the New England/Mid-Atlantic area for Section 7 consultations.
Sea Turtle Skeletons Hold Clues for Conservation
The bones of sea turtles have annual rings like those found in trees, and chemical markers within them give scientists a detailed view of the animal's life history.
Meet Dr. Brian Stacy, Sea Turtle Veterinarian and Scientist
Dr. Brian Stacy works to recover threatened and endangered sea turtles in the NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources.
Regulations to Protect Sea Turtles from Shrimp Trawlers and Other Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries amends the sea turtle conservation measures and the interim final rule currently in effect. As of December 1, 1992, this final rule requires shrimp trawlers to comply with sea turtle conservation measures throughout the year in all areas.
Ocean Myth Busted: ‘Toddler’ Sea Turtles Are Very Active Swimmers
It turns out sea turtles, even at a tender 6–18 months of age, are very active swimmers.
Get My Drift? Using Drift Studies to Understand Sea Turtle Stranding Patterns
Understanding how weather influences annual sea turtle strandings.
Secret Route of Sea Turtles Revealed for First Time
Scientists recently mapped the migration routes of baby loggerhead sea turtles for the first time. It took four scientists and one manicurist to make this breakthrough possible.
Reducing Bycatch Helps Restore Sea Turtle Populations
Watch this video to see how we are working to reduce bycatch, helping to restore sea turtle populations after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Response Coordination
The NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office oversees, coordinates, and authorizes stranding network responses to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings in the Southeast.
A Long-Term Partnership Continues Prosperity for Sea turtles, Students, and Scientists
NOAA scientists work with students from Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy to conduct research on Hawaiian green sea turtles on Hawai‘i Island.
The “Circles” of Life - Learning About Hawksbill Sea Turtles from Their Bones
Who knew that studying the marks in hawksbill sea turtle bones was very similar to studying the rings in a tree?
