A green sea turtle is improving after being found stranded on a North Carolina beach with over 1 ½ pounds of barnacles and other organisms on its shell, seashore officials announced over the weekend.

Sea turtles, as long-lived and migratory reptiles, are increasingly vulnerable to parasitic infections that can undermine their health and conservation status. Among the various pathogens, blood ...

The study of freshwater turtle parasitology has evolved considerably over recent decades, moving from traditional morphological assessments to advanced molecular techniques. This research domain ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it’s easy to envision them as armored warriors – their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...

Locals across one of Australia’s most idyllic coastal regions are concerned about a strange phenomenon being reported on its beaches. Central to the issue are the green sea turtles around Queensland's ...

A Palm Beach, FL, orthodontist has fitted the shell of a 171-lb sea turtle with a special set of brackets to help the animal recover from injuries inflicted by a boat propeller, the Palm Beach Post ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...