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Learn how Hawaii’s honu went from hunted staple to protected icon and what this sea turtle represents to the islands today.

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For 35 years, fisherman Eusebio Webster has been fighting to protect these critically endangered turtles from commercial trade on Colombia’s Caribbean islands ...

Meet Mo, the sprout-munching green sea turtle at National SEA LIFE Birmingham this Christmas. Discover festive fun, ocean creatures, and ...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking Marylanders to watch out for sea turtles exhibiting signs of ...