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Public Comment Requested on Sea Turtle Careful Release Requirements in the Highly Migratory Species Longline Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries seeks public comment on a proposed rule that would affect all commercial Highly Migratory Species permit holders fishing with bottom or pelagic longline gear.The rule to update the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species regulations regarding…
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05/08/2024

$1 Million for Sea Turtle and Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation in the Pacific Islands

NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office proposes funding for more than a dozen international and Hawaiʻi-based projects that help the recovery of sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals.
June 16, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Project staff standing in a sand hole removing nested turtle eggs and placing them on the top surface to count. A field ranger with the Buru Island leatherback turtle project excavates a nest to collect data on hatching success to measure reproductive output. Credit: Yayasan World Wildlife Fund-Indonesia/Dicky Bisinglasi

Protecting Leatherbacks Across the Globe

How two U.S. agencies collaborate together and with other countries that host leatherback nesting beaches.
June 14, 2023 - Podcast ,
Pacific Islands
National
International
Leatherback turtle in the Kei Islands Leatherback turtle in the Kei Islands. Credit: Scubazoo/Jason Isley

Sea Turtle Week 2023: Reflecting on Sea Turtle Recovery

A message from Kim Damon-Randall, director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources, for Sea Turtle Week June 12–16, 2023.
June 11, 2023 - Leadership Message ,
National
A hawksbill sea turtle swimming above a coral reef in western Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Don McLeish. Photo taken under permit #21260. A hawksbill sea turtle swimming above a coral reef in western Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Don McLeish. Photo taken under permit #21260.

Swim into Sea Turtle Week

Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide, but they face many threats today. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered.
June 11, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Illustrated swimming sea turtles on banner for Sea Turtle Week

U.S. Leadership at ICCAT Contributes to Adoption of Historic Management Procedure for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Key conservation measures for sea turtles were also adopted at the meeting.
November 22, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
International
Atlantic bluefin tuna swimming Atlantic bluefin tuna. Photo credit: iStock

Exploring Solutions for Sea Turtle Bycatch

This Sea Turtle Week, we talk with Barbara Schroeder, National Sea Turtle Coordinator, about bycatch innovations that are helping sea turtles thrive and how we work with fishermen to reduce bycatch.
June 16, 2022 - Podcast ,
National
Galv_loggerhead_turtle_t._moore_noaa_via_wikimedia_750_500.png Loggerhead turtle. Credit: T. Moore (CC0 1.0)

7 Sea Turtle Facts for the Ocean Lover

Sea turtles are fascinating creatures. Learn some facts about these much loved marine reptiles.
June 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
1280x800-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle-iStock_90093231-060816.jpg Hawaiian green sea turtle. Credit: iStock.

Sea Turtles in Alaska? Yes, We Have Them In the Far North!

Sea turtle species you might encounter in Alaska and steps to protect them.
June 13, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Green sea turtle in Alaska A fishing crew in Alaska rescued this green sea turtle from getting caught in a net just south of Prince of Wales Island on Aug 5, 2020. Photo credit: Ben Dolph.

Sea Turtle Week 2022: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

A message from Kim Damon-Randall, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources for Sea Turtle Week June 13-17, 2022.
June 12, 2022 - Leadership Message ,
National
2400x1800-PIFSC-PRIA-Baker-Island-2012-sea-turtle-Paula.Ayotte.jpg An immature green sea turtle swims above a coral reef at Baker Island in the Pacific Island Remote Area. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.