CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Sea turtle nests increased this year along a stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast before a trio of hurricanes washed many of them away, aquarium officials said Friday. There were ...

Clara Macciocchi was out for a run on a Florida beach and noticed a lot of seaweed on the shoreline that day.

Cold air and frigid waters have caused more than 600 young green sea turtles to wash ashore on Florida's beaches this month—and more are turning up every day.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has about 20 turtles that they're caring for from as far as the Panhandle to right here on ...

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A cold-stunned turtle is warming up and recovering at Clearwater Marine Aquarium after being rescued on Treasure Island.

After a rare February cold snap turned Florida’s usually balmy waters into a chilly shock, Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff are hustling to nurse several sea turtles back to health. The reptiles ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — An exciting increase in sea turtle nests was recorded during the 2024 season along Pinellas County beaches, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Compared to the 227 ...

The aquarium said it expects to see more patients as the harsh winds and cooler temperatures continue across Tampa Bay.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it and its partners have rescued more than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles just over the past few days across the state.

Leatherback sea turtle on a beach. By Herve06 via iStock for WMNF News. When sea turtles hatch, they rely on natural light like the moon’s reflection to find open water. The artificial lights coming ...

This year was also the first time a documented leatherback turtle nest was found in Pinellas County, according to the Clearwater aquarium. A sea turtle nest is roped off on St. Pete Beach on May 16, ...