In 2026, biologists at Cape Hatteras National Seashore have already found four nests from endangered leatherback sea turtles.

The endangered leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest sea turtle in the world. On average, adults have a shell ...

"I'm hopeful we'll see strong hatching success and a lot of baby turtles getting their chance out in the ocean." ...

St. Croix has a wildlife refuge that boasts pristine waters and white-sand beaches where sea turtles are protected from the ...

What Do Sea Turtles Eat? Sea turtle diets vary widely based on the species. The typical sea turtle that comes to mind is the green sea turtle. Green sea turtles eat mostly algae and seagrasses, which ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Researchers have found new feeding grounds for endangered leatherback ...

Leatherback sea turtle eggs incubated in sand between 93.2 to 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit are less likely to hatch, according to a Florida Atlantic University study. Rising temperatures from climate ...

When sea turtle hatchlings emerge from their nests, typically at night, they crawl toward the ocean in what is known as "seafinding." They have to discriminate between the brighter seaward versus a ...

MILITARY ACTION. HE WAS 84 YEARSLD O.### NEW AT 11. LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES ARE NOONW CALIFORNIA'S ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST. THIS MONTH, THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION VOTED TO ADD THE TURTLES UNDER THE ...

California has added the Pacific leatherback sea turtle to its endangered species list, guaranteeing more protections for a rapidly dwindling population. The California Fish and Game Commission voted ...

After hatching, young sea turtles embark on a harrowing dash to the sea across a predator-filled beach. But new research suggests that baby leatherback sea turtles have a difficult time determining ...

For most sea turtles, the journey to find the ocean from their nests is pretty straightforward. However, leatherback hatchlings more often crawl around in circles trying to find the ocean. Circling ...