BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Boaters should be cautious of sea turtles and manatees because of the abundance of sightings on Georgia’s coast. Boat hits are a leading cause of sea turtle strandings and manatee ...

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program documented the first local turtle activity of the 2025 season on Saturday, April 26. The Sea Turtle Patrol reported ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The first loggerhead sea turtle nest was spotted on Anna Maria Island over the weekend. The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch said it has been patrolling the beach since April 15 to ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Turtle nesting season is coming to an end, and Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch said 2025 was a record-breaking year for green sea turtle nests on the island. Loggerhead turtles are ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is urging boaters, swimmers, and beachgoers to keep an eye out for lethargic, stranded, or dead marine animals as water ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today announced the release of its 2025-26 Florida manatee and sea turtle decals, offering a stylish and impactful way for residents and ...

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Summertime is here and that brings a host of wildlife to our Gulf Coast, including manatees. These serene creatures play a vital role in our ecosystem, so it’s important ...