The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest living sea turtle in the world — and also one of the most threatened. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the global ...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. – A rare 475-pound endangered leatherback sea turtle found stranded on a South Carolina beach was released into the ocean on Thursday following five days of treatment at the South ...

Sunday, June 8 is World Oceans Day and we’re going to look at California’s state sea reptile as well as other turtles in our waters. One or more of the seven species of sea turtles can be found in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Dozens of people braved Wednesday’s rainy weather to witness the biggest sea turtle release so far this ...

Credit: flickr The leatherback sea turtle, the largest of its kind, grows up to 7 feet long and weighs over 2,000 pounds. Its soft and leathery shell sets it apart from other turtles. Migrating across ...

Mary Esther man indicted on federal fentanyl trafficking and felon-in-possession charges OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 34-year-old Mary Esther manwas indicted by a federal grand jury on drug and fire arm ...

A 17-year study shows that warmer oceans and falling food supply are causing sea turtles to nest earlier but lay fewer eggs.