It is named not for the color of its shell ... Weighing up to 700 pounds green turtles are among the largest sea turtles in the world. Their proportionally small head, which is nonretractable ...

Kemp’s ridleys are among the smallest sea turtles, reaching only about 2 feet in shell length and weighing up to 100 pounds. Their upper shell, or carapace, is a greenish-grey color, and their ...

What’s in a name? When it comes to sea turtles, it turns out, a pretty distinguishing trait. “The animal kingdom is filled with plenty of common names, which may have been coined for a number of ...

Sai Keung Tin, 54, was sentenced on Friday for his role in trafficking eastern box turtles, according to the U.S. Department ...

DESCRIPTION: Loggerhead sea turtles are named for their large heads, which contain powerful jaws and a thick beak. An adult loggerhead's top shell is slightly heart-shaped with a reddish-brown color; ...

In the South of Japan, there's a gorgeous green island that offers great attractions year-round, from baby turtles spawning ...

GALVESTON, Texas — A large group of green sea turtles are back home in the Gulf after a long ordeal that began last fall. The 24 cold-stunned sea turtles were recently released from Stewart ...

and you can spot green sea turtles floating by, as well as sting rays, barracuda, sea urchins, lobsters, and colorful reef fish. If you prefer to skip the hike and visit the beach by boat ...