The leatherback turtle can grow to more than 6 feet long if it reaches full maturity, the release states. The new study identified potential danger zones that could inform future policy decisions on ...

Researchers have found new feeding grounds for endangered leatherback sea turtles along central parts of the U.S. East Coast. Before this discovery, scientists knew that the turtles migrated between ...

Earlier this year, the Western Pacific leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) left a nesting site in the Solomon Islands and dove 4,409 feet (1,344 meters) beneath the ocean surface, according to the ...

In Puerto Rico, scientists and conservationists are deploying drones and satellite tags to gather data about leatherback sea turtles. Leatherback sea turtles, the largest species of turtles in the ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

OCRACOKE ISLAND — For the first time in over 20 years of keeping records, Cape Hatteras National Seashore reported finding two leatherback sea turtle nests on its beaches in the same season. Staff ...

Leatherback sea turtle. Credit: Public Domain The six turtle species that call Australia home appear to have few similarities at first. Some turtles are large, others are much smaller. Some turtles ...

Sunday, June 8 is World Oceans Day and we’re going to look at California’s state sea reptile as well as other turtles in our waters. One or more of the seven species of sea turtles can be found in ...

Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a sentiment that has shadowed turtles for years, and perhaps, for good reason. Turtles are slow, but wise. Sea turtles, however, are nothing short of amazing. Sea ...