For years, marine biologists have called for a ban on plastics, having witnessed firsthand the devastating impact on marine life. However, their pleas largely fell on deaf ears, given how cheap ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A loggerhead turtle who judging by his size and barnacles on his shell is old. The turtle is cruising the reef during mating ...

Sea turtle populations are in decline in many parts of the world, with several species listed as endangered. The nesting phase is a major vulnerability for turtle populations and as a result, ...

A mata mata turtle catches attention as it slowly moves away while its keeper tries to get closer. The unusual turtle uses its unique shape and natural camouflage to blend into its surroundings. As ...

For nine weeks during the summer of 2002, the movement of stinkpot turtles (Sternotherus odoratus) in Lake Matoaka was monitored as part of a behavioral study. In this study, we hoped to determine ...

Miniature accelerometers reveal new insights into the elusive period between turtles hatching and emerging above sand. New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings 'swim' to the surface of the ...

New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings ‘swim' to the surface of the sand, rather than ‘dig’, in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for ...