New research shows endangered sea turtles hear low ship noise clearly, raising questions about how busy coastlines affect their lives.

A new scientific study has found that large-scale beach nourishment was associated with significant changes in sea turtle nesting behavior.

Late last month, record-low temperatures cooled down the waters of the Gulf and the Atlantic significantly, causing almost ...

There are seven species of sea turtle alive today, and they are found in oceans all over the world except the Arctic. Many of them travel thousands of miles between the areas where they forage for ...

Turtle conservationists in Ontario, Canada, are working overtime this nesting season to shield turtle hatchlings from the impact of hotter temperatures and habitat loss, among other environmental ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some of the released turtles will wear satellite tags that allow researchers and the general public to follow their journeys.

There are many threats to sea turtles, but most of them come from humans. Dangers may range from getting entangled in fishing gear to losing their habitats from beach erosion and human development.

Scientists in Georgia are using DNA from one egg per sea turtle nest to track ancestry and migration patterns. Human activities, such as leaving trash on beaches and disturbing nests, can negatively ...

Introduction : the seven swimmers -- life cycles : from sand to sea -- Biology : under the shell -- History : the ancient lineage -- Conservation : an uncertain future -- Green turtles : the grass ...