WSOC-TV

World's largest sea turtles seen in South Carolina waters

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officials say leatherback sea turtles, which are the world's largest turtles, have appeared in South Carolina waters. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported Tuesday that ...
AOL

Ocean Giants: 21 Largest Sea Creatures Ever Discovered

Credit: flickr The leatherback sea turtle, the largest of its kind, grows up to 7 feet long and weighs over 2,000 pounds. Its soft and leathery shell sets it apart from other turtles.
OrissaPOST

Olive Ridley turtle carcasses at Gahirmatha raise concern

Kendrapara: Wildlife lovers have expressed deep concern over the large number of Olive Ridley sea turtle carcasses found scattered along Habalikhati beach in the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, one of ...

‘Turtle trail’ plan should put conservation before tourism, say experts

Nesting habitats are declining and fewer sea turtles are arriving along Kerala, Karnataka, and parts of India’s eastern coast.
AOL

Endangered leatherback sea turtle dies from propeller strike to head off NC, team says

An endangered leatherback sea turtle was killed by a propeller strike along the North Carolina coast, according to the N.C. State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology. “A ...