Turtles and whales are endangering us, defense secretary claims
The Trump administration is allowing the oil industry to harm vulnerable species based on a pretext.
Tag: sea turtles
New study shows how little plastic it takes to kill a manatee – and how much good we can do by cleaning up
Just one baseball’s worth of soft plastics like plastic bags has a 50% chance of killing an adult manatee.
A valentine for wild Florida
I love wild Florida because of the beauty and magic in all species, from the most endangered to the most ...
Florida Atlantic scientist says hotter beach temperatures produce fewer male sea turtles
Rising global temperatures have serious repercussions for the survival of endangered turtle species.
Study finds that ingesting even small amounts of plastic can be fatal for marine animals
Nearly half of sea turtles, over one-third of seabirds and one in eight marine mammals had plastic in their guts.
Beyond vacations: How visitor spending safeguards our coastline
A tax on hotels and vacation rentals in Palm Beach County funds projects to restore and protect beaches.
Florida Atlantic study first to show if nesting heat affects sea turtle hatchling ‘IQ’
While the study found no significant impact on learning ability, the findings revealed other effects.
Turtle walks, a South Florida environmentalist and helping humans
Led by a trained professional, the turtle walk is a unique South Florida experience.
During nesting season, follow these tips to protect sea turtles
Being mindful about such things as artificial lights, sandcastles and beach furniture will help as nesting season starts May 1.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ ignores lessons from Deepwater Horizon disaster
Commercial fishing lost $4.9 billion and recreational fishing lost $3.5 billion due to the disaster, a study estimated.