Turtle So Covered in Barnacles She Couldn't Move Thrives Now
A green sea turtle found stranded on an Australian beach was so sick and covered in barnacles she couldn't swim. Nine months later, Kalani is back in the ocean, healthy and thriving.
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Green Sea Turtles Jump from Endangered to Least Concern
After decades of protection efforts, green sea turtles have made a stunning comeback, with populations rebounding 28 percent globally. The species just jumped from "Endangered" to "Least Concern" on the official conservation list.
Green Sea Turtles Rise from Endangered to Least Concern
Green sea turtles have made a stunning comeback, rebounding 28 percent globally and earning a new "Least Concern" status after decades on the endangered list. It's proof that conservation efforts really do work.
Tumor-Covered Sea Turtle Nutella Returns to Ocean After 4 Months
A green sea turtle named Nutella was rescued from Key Largo in December, tangled in fishing line and covered in tumors. After four months of intensive care including two surgeries and honey therapy, she returned to the ocean on Earth Day before a crowd of 200 cheering supporters.
Trapped Turtle's Rescue Reveals Tumor—Saves His Life
A juvenile green sea turtle tangled in fishing gear got more than just rescue. The emergency freed Oscar from deadly lines and uncovered a hidden disease that would have killed him in the wild.
240-Pound Sea Turtle Gets Life-Saving Care in Long Beach
A massive green sea turtle named Meatloaf is fighting to keep her flipper after rescuers pulled her from a California river tangled in fishing line. The Aquarium of the Pacific needs $50,000 to fund her surgeries and recovery.