World Turtle Day 2025: Celebrated every year on May 23rd, World Turtle Day raises awareness about the need to protect various turtle and tortoise species Turtles are among Earth's oldest creatures, ...

This year, we want people to have fun with our theme—get moving, dance, and share your love for turtles—but also to remember why we do this work.” — Susan Tellem founder and executive director of ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — May 23 marks World Turtle Day, and at Nahant Marsh, conservationists are celebrating with purpose: by continuing a long-running research effort to protect one of the Midwest’s most ...

Hundreds turned out to watch Addie the sea turtle be released into the Atlantic Ocean in the Florida Keys in celebration of Earth Day. Photo by The Turtle Hospital April 22 (UPI) --Hundreds arrived at ...

We're saving these amazing creatures with the help of turtle lovers around the globe. Our intention is that they will survive for generations to come, if we keep fighting to protect them.” — Susan ...

Turtles are known for being slow, and they typically can’t run fast. However, sometimes unexpected situations can lead to surprising outcomes—like a turtle seemingly sprinting. A video going viral on ...

New research shows endangered sea turtles hear low ship noise clearly, raising questions about how busy coastlines affect their lives.

April 22 (UPI) --Hundreds arrived at Marathon, Fla., to witness the release of a rehabilitated sea turtle named Addie into the Atlantic Ocean during the Florida Keys Earth Day celebration Tuesday ...