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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).

Sea Turtle Week 2021

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 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Green sea turtle resting underwater on sandy bottom with sun shining behind it. Green sea turtle underwater. Credit: NOAA/Ed Lyman.

Sea Turtle Week 2021: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

We kick off Sea Turtle Week, June 14-18 2021, with a closer look at NOAA Fisheries sea turtle conservation and recovery efforts.
National
Leatherback turtle in the Kei Islands Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtles in the world, but their population is rapidly declining around the world because of threats from bycatch, hunting, and habitat degradation. Credit: Jason Isley/Scubazoo.

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.
June 11, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Dr. Brian Stacy rescues oiled sea turtle during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill Dr. Brian Stacy rescuing an oiled sea turtle during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. During the spill, more than 300 oiled sea turtles were rescued from offshore areas. They were brought in for rehabilitation, cleaned, and released back into the wild. Credit T. Hirama. Activities authorized by NOAA Fisheries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

10 Tremendous Turtle Facts

Sea turtles are amazing creatures. To celebrate Sea Turtle Week, check out these tremendous turtle facts to learn something new.
June 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
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Sea Turtle Week 2020: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

Conserving and protecting sea turtles is a part of our core mission at NOAA Fisheries.
June 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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Celebrating Sea Turtle Week 2020

A message from Donna Wieting, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources for Sea Turtle Week June 15-19, 2020.
June 10, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
National
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Ocean Month 2019

Dive into our online campaigns and features during Ocean Month.
June 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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Go Slow: Sea Turtles Below

Watch the video below to see how Dr. Brian Stacy studies sea turtle health, welfare, and mortality. Learn how to help reduce vessel strikes while on the water.
June 14, 2019 - Video ,
Southeast
National
A scientist examining a sea turtle in the lab

Sea Turtle Fingerprints Help Unlock Population Secrets

Scientists study sea turtle “fingerprints” to gather clues about their life history, mating strategies, and family groups.
June 12, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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