[Australia] An Australian river turtle with a distinctive green punk-rock hairstyle, two spikes under its chin and the ability to breathe Continue reading Genitals-breathing turtle with green algae ‘hair’ faces possible extinction, group says
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Turtles help UT researchers learn more about the effects of harmful algae
[USA] The health of Lake Erie is an issue that affects millions of people. Algal blooms are one of the biggest concerns. Continue reading Turtles help UT researchers learn more about the effects of harmful algae
Grad student chores include tending to Birch Aquarium’s loggerhead turtle
[USA] Some aspects of cleaning the tanks at Birch Aquarium at Scripps are more fun than others. Continue reading Grad student chores include tending to Birch Aquarium’s loggerhead turtle
Brewery produces six-pack rings that turtles can eat
[USA] Put your flippers together for an innovation in beer brewing and sustainability: six-pack rings that biodegrade. Continue reading Brewery produces six-pack rings that turtles can eat
Algae bloom linked to tumors in sea turtles?
[USA] Another blue-green algae bloom on Treasure Coast Waterways could be causing sea turtles to get sick. Continue reading Algae bloom linked to tumors in sea turtles?
The killing of sea turtles in Semporna – James M. Alin
[Malaysia] On Friday January 15, 2016, the pictures of six carcasses of sea turtle went viral via social media. At least six carcasses were seen floating between Laut Silapag and Laut Sanggaban, Continue reading The killing of sea turtles in Semporna – James M. Alin
Half of all marine life lost in 40 years: WWF report
[Global] The Living Blue Planet Report, just released by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in collaboration with the Zoological Society of London, documents the extraordinary losses, which occurred from 1970 to 2012. Alarmingly, some fish species were found to have declined by almost 75 per cent. Continue reading Half of all marine life lost in 40 years: WWF report
Over 600 straggling sea turtle babies get 2nd chance at life, released into the Atlantic ocean
[USA] It was a turtle emancipation. Over 600 baby sea turtles got a second chance at life Monday when they were released into the ocean off of Boca Raton by Ft. Lauderdale Coast Guard and local nature center officials. Continue reading Over 600 straggling sea turtle babies get 2nd chance at life, released into the Atlantic ocean
The Caribbean’s New Sargassum Fight
[Caribbean] The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is working with its member 32 member National Hotel and Tourism Associations to educate hotels, government officials and stakeholders on mitigating the negative effects of high quantities of Sargassum Continue reading The Caribbean’s New Sargassum Fight
Sargassum preventing turtles from nesting
[Barbados] While Sargassum, the brown seaweed that has covered many beaches in several Caribbean islands, has hindered the nesting of the leatherback turtles at various nesting beaches in Trinidad and Tobago, Continue reading Sargassum preventing turtles from nesting