The Living Record: What Turtle Shells Tell Us About a Changing Sea

Sea turtles have an average lifespan of 20 to 30 years. During that timeframe, they experience changes in ocean chemistry, ocean temperatures, and even prey abundance. Just how much sea turtles are ...

A 3-limbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

The veterinary staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor the animals they have ...

One of the world's rarest sea turtles found in distress on the Texas coast

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Shell Shocked & Set Free: Saving Sea Turtles in the Florida Keys

Tune into this weekend’s AnimalZone episode with The Turtle Hospital MARATHON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 ...
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NATURAL HISTORY

DESCRIPTION: Loggerhead sea turtles are named for their large heads, which contain powerful jaws and a thick beak. An adult loggerhead's top shell is slightly heart-shaped with a reddish-brown color; ...

Sea turtle shells reveal hidden records of ocean change

Techniques developed to study the distant past—from dating ancient artifacts to reconstructing climate records in ice cores—are now being repurposed to help us better understand the lives of modern ...