Scientists aren't sure exactly why the events are increasing, but say it's likely attributed to a variety of factors.

Weighing up to 700 pounds green turtles are among ... and sponges. While most sea turtles warm themselves by swimming close to the surface of shallow waters, the Eastern Pacific green turtle ...

The Kemp's ridley sea turtles, the smallest species in the world, touched down in South Florida after suffering from what is known as a "cold stun" in the waters of New England. Cold stuns are a ...