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Flex appeal: The trade-off between armor and efficiency in sea turtle shells
When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving ...
AP PHOTOS: In this Indian city, locals patrol the beaches at night to protect endangered sea turtles
CHENNAI, India (AP) — For nearly four decades, residents in southern India's coastal city of Chennai have patrolled moonlit ...
Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by fast-moving underwater avalanches
Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are responsible for transporting vast quantities of ...
Group threatens lawsuit to end driving on American Beach over sea turtle and beachgoer safety
In a letter dated February 6th, the legal team for Save Historic American Beach issued a 60-day notice to Nassau County to ...
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Microplastics found in 99 percent of tested sea turtles' internal organ tissue
A new study finds microplastics in nearly every organ of stranded sea turtles, including their reproductive systems.
Sea Stroll & Learn
The City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host the third annual Sea Stroll & Learn, May–November. The program is ...
It’s turtle time in coastal Karnataka
Though the sea turtles take abundant precaution in choosing their nesting sites by arriving on beaches during full moon ...
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Group threatens lawsuit to end driving on American Beach over sea turtle and beachgoer safety
“We want sea turtles to be able to nest and hatchlings to triumphantly make their way to the sea without becoming trapped in deep ruts and tire tracks.” The group provided an image to the ...