Various species of sea turtles are found in warm and temperate seas throughout the world and can also be viewed nearby at SeaWorld San Diego at the newly enhanced and upgraded Turtle Reef habitat.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed protecting land in Pima County for an endangered aquatic turtle. The agency says the designation of 12 acres as critical habitat is necessary for the ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed listing the northwestern pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata) and the southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys pallida) as threatened species under the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO — A team of biologists rescued ...

For the 17th consecutive year, the American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established for the protection of all species of turtles and tortoises, is sponsoring World Turtle Day on May 23.

After patiently waiting decades for a trio of endangered Indian turtles to reproduce, San Diego Wildlife Alliance officials are celebrating the arrival of 41 hatchlings this summer. This marks the ...

Dunes on Sand Key along the Gulf of Mexico. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News, Sept. 2009 In Florida, the population numbers of several sea turtle species are improving, including green sea turtles; but ...

When handling turtle eggs, there’s a major rule: Don’t let them roll around. When handling turtle eggs, there’s a major rule: Don’t let them roll around. "The embryo attaches to the side of the shell, ...