University of Manchester scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles.

The reality TV winner debuts his new two-headed turtle, Felix and Oscar, and explains his love for the species.

This father and son saved a drowning box turtle while enjoying their time together. In about three feet of water, they spotted something unusual beneath the surface and used a net to scoop it up.

Credit: NOAA Fisheries In Florida, a sea turtle drowned after a plastic bag filled with sand wrapped around its neck. In Virginia, a sei whale developed gastric ulcers, harming her ability to find ...

If it becomes difficult for turtles to swim, they may be washed ashore by winds and tides, or even drown. The longer the water stays cold, the more it can affect a turtle's circulation ...

These hooks catch and kill not just these fish but thousands of sea turtles, seabirds, marine mammals and sharks. Gillnet fisheries likewise entangle and drown many of these species, including ...

Green turtles are listed as an endangered species. Despite this, they are still killed for their meat and eggs. Their numbers are also reduced by boat propeller accidents, fishnet-caused drowning ...

but still, eggs are taken and nesting females are slaughtered for their meat and skin. Fishing nets also take a large toll, frequently snagging and drowning these turtles.