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How to keep sea turtles safe when on the water

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Nearly a third of the 101 dead or injured sea turtles found on Georgia beaches last year, had suffered injuries consistent with being hit by a boat, the Georgia Department of ...
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Nearly 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida

Between January 21 and January 26, U.S. Geological Survey experts, working with partners, volunteers, and community members from Port St. Joe, rescued endangered or threatened sea turtles that were in ...
7News Miami

270-pound Loggerhead sea turtle released into the water following full recovery

KEY WEST, FLA. (WSVN) - A sea turtle was rescued and released back into the waters off Key West to the sound of supporter cheers. Luna, the 270 pound Loggerhead, was taken into the Turtle Hospital in ...
WUFT

High sea turtle nesting season expected, but experts warn the species is not out of danger

Leatherback turtles are expected to have another high nesting season, setting a record for the earliest nest recorded in Florida on Feb. 16. While sea turtle population numbers seem to be steadying as ...
WTOC-TV

Turtle Turmoil: Newborn sea turtle found hours after hatching

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) -Over on Tybee Island there were a group of sea turtles that hatched. Most of the newborns found their way to water immediately, but one specific hatchling found itself very ...