Rare leatherback sea turtle spotted off South Carolina coast, first in 23 years

Leatherback sea turtles are the largest species of sea turtle in the world and are considered endangered. They were ...

Leatherback sea turtle sightings off SC beaches aren’t as rare as you think, DNR says

Beachgoers are reporting seeing leatherback sea turtles, the largest turtle in the world and an endangered species. Despite ...
WCIV

Rare leatherback sea turtle spotted off Folly Beach, first local record in 23 years

A rare visitor is making waves both in the ocean and along the South Carolina coast.A leatherback sea turtle was spotted in ...
PBS

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

From fragile barrier islands to bustling beaches, these ancient mariners face threats from predators, development, plastics, and fishing gear, yet their story is also one of resilience. All sea turtle ...
abcnews4

First sea turtle hatchlings emerge on Edisto Island, marking start of loggerhead season

EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — The first sea turtle hatchlings of the year have made their debut on Edisto Island over the weekend, marking the beginning of a season where hundreds of thousands of young ...
Palm Beach Post

A record year for sea turtles? Early nesting has Loggerhead Marinelife Center thinking big

Watch your step on the beaches near Jupiter: Loggerhead Marinelife Center is predicting that 2025 will be a top-three year for sea turtle nestings. So far this season, the nonprofit conservation ...
WolverinesWire

Sea turtle nesting season is here. What to know as they come ashore

Sea turtles spend most of their lives roaming the planet's oceans, traveling thousands of miles for ideal feeding and ...