American turtle racing has a quirky—and controversial—history

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and ...
WLRN

South Florida conservationists hold cautious optimism as sea turtle nesting season ramps up

Florida is home to over 100,000 sea turtle nests every year. After decades of community education, research and conservation ...
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Assessment of Sea-Turtle Status and Trends: Integrating Demography and Abundance

Demographic information is critical for interpreting abundance trends. Demography refers to the key vital rates or parameters, such as breeding, survival, and dispersal rates. As a concrete example, ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Mote: Idalia doesn't stop a record number of sea turtle nests on Sarasota area beaches

The Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reported another banner sea turtle nesting season for the 35-mile stretch of the Gulf coast from Longboat Key ...

How to help a turtle cross the road

If you spot a turtle trying to cross a road, it is important to follow some simple rules. Make sure that you are in a safe ...