Turtles finally have a place in the tree of life: X‑ray study of South African fossils was a decider
The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. The ...
High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems. By Laura Kiniry Published May 12, 2026 9:01 AM ...
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It started with the mysterious discovery of more than a hundred turtles, some with their shells smashed, others dismembered, all of them dead. It ended with a potential warning for the future. It was ...
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Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, one of the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth, live in some of the noisiest waters on the planet, right alongside major shipping routes. New research reveals that ...
Over the last few weeks, volunteers have braved bitter winds and freezing temperatures to patrol Cape Cod’s bayside beaches at night, sweeping their flashlight beams along the last high-tide line ...
Researchers suggest that an earthquake spooked a mob of sea turtles gathered together in a prehistoric sea. By Carolyn Wilke Rocky cliffs run into the Adriatic Sea near Ancona, Italy. There, above the ...
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After Decades of Protections, Green Sea Turtles Have Been Saved From the Brink of Extinction—for Now
In the shallow turquoise waters off the island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos—a British overseas territory south of the Bahamas—large adult green sea turtles rest on the sandy seafloor, grazing ...
The green turtle, found across the world’s oceans, is recovering after decades of decline, according to the latest IUCN Red List assessment. The species has been reclassified from endangered to least ...
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