sea turtles

Categorized from threatened to critically endangered, sea turtles from the world’s oceans have mostly been hunted down for their meat, fat and shells (tortoiseshell). Here are the 7 types of sea turtles.

Marine turtle populations have declined drastically over recent years and now of the known 7 species, all are considered protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). By acknowledging the bleak situation we have created for sea turtles, multi-national programs have began to collaborate resources in an effort to protect the nesting grounds and ocean habitats needed for a recovery of marine turtle populations.

Follow a group of scientists as they traverse the Namib Desert on foot to map a new 15-million-acre wildlife park in the heart of the African desert. Includes stunning photos and video.

Follow a month-long science expedition to discover new fish species, more corals than anywhere else in the world, endangered turtles and other sea life new to science.

Scientists in Thailand tracked a leatherback turtle that swam from Indonesia to Oregon and back to Hawaii in an epic 13,000-mile search for food — research they hope will boost international efforts to save the endangered species.

According to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC), all species of sea turtles native to Florida waters are either threatened or endangered. Beachside lighting is a major contributing factor. It turns out that sea turtles simply can’t deal with the 'round the clock day time' we’ve created with all of our exterior lights. Fear not. There is a simple solution. Make sure that all of your homes exterior lights are turtle friendly.

Rise Up Sweet Island is the complete account of an amazing story about a small Bahamian 7 mile island that is fighting tooth and nail against a California megadevelopment. The island believes the development will destroy their coral reef and mangrove habitat...the dispute is currently in appeals in the Bahamian court system...