Even sea turtle scientists don't yet fully understand how the turtles use the sense of direction and navigation that helps them survive and return to nest on a beach near where they hatched.

Pic: SEA LIFE Brighton Of the seven species of sea turtle, three are classified as endangered, with two of those, Hawksbills and Kemp's Ridleys, being critically endangered. In response ...

Now, a new study, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, reveals loggerhead turtles, the most abundant sea turtle species nesting ... leave their nesting beach as hatchlings and return around ...

Instead, this sanctuary is right on the periphery of popular and upscale vacation spots like Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park and the site ... Just south of Mecca Hills on the Salton Sea, ...

A 1-square-meter plastic sheet was found inside a dead leatherback sea turtle on a beach in Fukui Prefecture, the largest piece of plastic debris reported ingested by the species, researchers said.

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state ...

Characterized by carefree days along the water, casual attire and an unhurried itinerary, beach vacations allow families to focus on quality time. To help you choose a beach destination for your ...

Look at this creature. It's a type of slug that lives in the sea. It's a wonderful colour. It's called a Spanish dancer. The Spanish dancer sways around in the water a bit like a dancing lady.

Beach goers in Vernon may have noticed multiple trees cut down along Kin Beach this week as part of on-going danger tree removal. Kendra Kryszak, parks and public spaces manager with the City of ...