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Texas Organizations Help Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles from Massachusetts

Turtles Fly Too flew their largest endangered sea turtle transport, carrying 120 turtle passengers to seven Texas facilities for rehabilitation.
December 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Endangered sea turtles being loaded on plane Sea turtles being loaded on the aircraft for the flight south to Texas. Photo credit: Lauren Owens Lambert

2020 Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Field Season Highlights: Celebrating Partners

Research on Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles continued in these remote islands, despite unprecedented challenges this year.
November 19, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Picture of Green sea turtles and a Hawaiian monk seal at Mokumanamana. Green sea turtles and a Hawaiian monk seal at Mokumanamana in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Brenda Becker.

Loggerhead Turtles Record a Passing Hurricane

Caught in an Atlantic hurricane, satellite-tagged loggerhead turtles changed their dive behavior and movement patterns as the storm passed. The tags also recorded changes in the environment.
August 26, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Loggerhead turtle as seen from in the water.

NOAA Scientist Saves Entangled Sea Turtle

NOAA biologist Dr. Jennifer Leo is trained and experienced with rescuing marine life. Thanks to her and her family's actions, this turtle has a fighting chance. UPDATE: Twitch the turtle goes home!
August 04, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Hawksbill Sea Turtles Are Truly Hawaiʻi Locals

The first genetic characterization of hawksbill turtles in Hawaiʻi reveals new discoveries about this mysterious endangered species.
July 20, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Returning Rescued Sea Turtles to the Wild By Land, Air, and Sea

Learn about the operations that go into rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing protected sea turtles.
June 18, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Meet Harvey Walsh: Ecosystem Monitoring Program Lead

The desire to spend time outdoors as a child in Minnesota led to a career in fisheries research. Harvey Walsh was hooked once he spent time studying larval and juvenile fish in the ocean.
June 17, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Harvey Walsh inspecting sampling gear, bongo nets, and zodiac on deck.

10 Tremendous Turtle Facts

Sea turtles are amazing creatures. To celebrate Sea Turtle Week, check out these tremendous turtle facts to learn something new.
June 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Sea Turtle Week 2020: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

Conserving and protecting sea turtles is a part of our core mission at NOAA Fisheries.
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