"We're kind of lucky to get that imagery." Woman astounded after capturing footage of massive ocean creature: 'It was beyond ...

For information about Volusia County’s sea turtle program, call 386-238-4716 or go to volusiaseaturtles.org. For questions about sea turtle-friendly lighting, call 386-238-4773.

A leatherback sea turtle was spotted on New Smyrna Beach, marking the earliest recorded sea turtle nest on County-managed beaches. Although sea turtle nesting season officially starts on May 1 in ...

Hawksbill sea turtles eat exclusively sea sponges, while loggerhead sea turtles eat crabs and conchs. Other sea turtle species, such as leatherbacks, olive ridleys, Kemp’s ridleys, and flatbacks ...

A leatherback sea turtle made a remarkably rare appearance off the coast of Canada, thrilling onlookers and conservation officials. The marine creature — the largest turtle species in the world — was ...

For information about Volusia County’s sea turtle program, call 386-238-4716 or go to volusiaseaturtles.org. For questions about sea turtle-friendly lighting, call 386-238-4773.

This 700-pound leatherback sea turtle carcass was found on a Martha's Vineyard beach on June 16. The female turtle was likely at least older than 15 years, scientists said.

So, at least two female leatherbacks are using Collier County beaches to reproduce, if that first turtle is still roaming the oceans. Last year a leatherback sea turtle nested on Sanibel in Lee ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Conservationists’ lawsuit against the opening of leatherback sea turtle habitat to stablefish pot fishing was tossed as moot because a new biological opinion has been issued. The court ...

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A leatherback sea turtle was spotted on New Smyrna Beach, marking the earliest recorded sea turtle nest on County-managed beaches. Although sea turtle nesting season ...

Sea turtle nesting season officially begins on May 1 and ends Oct. 31. On average, the county gets over 580 nests on the coast. In 2024, turtles made a strong showing with 902 nests counted.