A green sea turtle is improving after being found stranded on a North Carolina beach with over 1 ½ pounds of barnacles and other organisms on its shell, seashore officials announced over the weekend.

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...

The green sea turtle is an uncommon sight in Greek waters, where the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is much more ...

Green sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. A photo recently posted on social media showing a sea turtle with its shell removed has led state officials to emphasize the proper ...

After months of careful treatment and recovery, three young green sea turtles glided back into the ocean this week, marking ...

Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a sentiment that has shadowed turtles for years, and perhaps, for good reason. Turtles are slow, but wise. Sea turtles, however, are nothing short of amazing. Sea ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it’s easy to envision them as armored warriors – their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...