Students with Hawaii Community College's Marine Option Program helped count nearly 80 green sea turtles along Punaluu Black Sand Beach and Haena Beach.

Sea turtle diets vary widely based on the species. The typical sea turtle that comes to mind is the green sea turtle. Green sea turtles eat mostly algae and seagrasses, which give them both their ...

Alabama is home to three different kinds of sea turtles: Kemp’s Ridley, Loggerhead, and Green sea turtles. Kemp’s Ridley turtles are unique in that they nest during the day, Berte said.

"Four species of sea turtle nest in Escambia County," said the county. "The loggerhead and green sea turtles are the most common nesters, followed by the less common Kemp’s ridley and leatherback.

From May 1 through Aug. 31, sea turtles like the endangered Kemp’s ridley, loggerheads and green sea turtles return to beaches to lay eggs. On beaches across the coast, groups will monitor them daily ...

Sea turtle nesting season is here ... the department said on average, the population has increased about 4 percent annually since the early 1990s. “This is predicted to be a big year for ...

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s day one of sea turtle nesting season, which means volunteers with Share the Beach are already on patrol. “We are looking for sea turtle tracks,” Share the ...

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Sea turtle nesting season is underway and it is important to pay attention when visiting local beaches. Beachgoers should use a red filter when using flash photography ...

This year’s was dog breeds. Team members cared for 15 green sea turtles, six loggerhead sea turtles and six critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. Many arrived non-responsive and in ...