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China Turtle Sanctuary Rescues 252 Sea Turtles in 17 Years
Planet WinsMar 25

China Turtle Sanctuary Rescues 252 Sea Turtles in 17 Years

A rescue center on China's largest volcanic island has saved and rehabilitated 252 sea turtles since 2009, turning one man's compassion into a haven for injured marine life. The number of injured turtles arriving each year is dropping, signaling better ocean protection.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Pancake the Sea Turtle Survives Freezing, Returns to Ocean
Community HeroesJul 28

Pancake the Sea Turtle Survives Freezing, Returns to Ocean

After nearly freezing to death on Cape Cod, Pancake—one of the world's rarest sea turtles—swam back into the ocean after eight months of rehabilitation. This Kemp's ridley turtle's survival is a major win for the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth.

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3-Legged Sea Turtle Tracked by Satellite After Release
Planet WinsMar 27

3-Legged Sea Turtle Tracked by Satellite After Release

Amelie, a rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle who survived a shark attack and lost a limb, just swam back into the Atlantic Ocean with a satellite tracker on her shell. She's one of four amputee turtles being monitored to prove that three-legged sea turtles can thrive in the wild.

Mongabay3 min read
3-Legged Sea Turtle Gets Satellite Tracker After Rescue
Planet WinsMar 26

3-Legged Sea Turtle Gets Satellite Tracker After Rescue

A rare sea turtle who lost a limb to a shark attack just returned to the ocean with a high-tech tracker, helping scientists prove amputee turtles can thrive in the wild. Her survival could help save one of Earth's rarest sea turtle species.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Rescued Sea Turtle Turns Out to Be Rare Hybrid Species
Planet WinsMay 5

Rescued Sea Turtle Turns Out to Be Rare Hybrid Species

A cold-stunned sea turtle rescued in Massachusetts had rescuers scratching their heads over its unusual features. DNA testing revealed Earl Grey is a first-generation hybrid, part of the world's most endangered sea turtle species.

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3 Men Save 400-Pound Sea Turtle Wedged Between Rocks
Community HeroesJul 22

3 Men Save 400-Pound Sea Turtle Wedged Between Rocks

When a massive loggerhead sea turtle became trapped between jagged rocks in Oman, three strangers fought against rising tides to pull off an incredible rescue. Their viral video proves that compassion can move mountains, or at least a 400-pound turtle.

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400-Pound Sea Turtle Rescued From Resort Pool
Community HeroesJul 22

400-Pound Sea Turtle Rescued From Resort Pool

A disoriented nesting sea turtle fell into a swimming pool at a Cayman Islands resort, but volunteers lifted her to safety and returned her to the ocean. The rescue highlights how simple changes to beachfront properties can protect sea turtles during nesting season.

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Fisherman Saves World's Most Endangered Sea Turtle
Community HeroesMay 21

Fisherman Saves World's Most Endangered Sea Turtle

When Jeshua Rios accidentally hooked a Kemp's ridley sea turtle off a North Carolina pier, he made a choice that gave the world's smallest and rarest sea turtle a second chance. His quick call to rescuers turned a dangerous moment into a conservation win.

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Planet WinsMay 7

207,000 Sea Turtle Eggs Found in Mexico Conservation Win

The world's rarest sea turtle is making a comeback along Mexico's Gulf Coast. Conservationists in Tamaulipas just recorded over 207,000 Kemp's ridley sea turtle eggs across protected beach camps.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
8-Year-Old Katie Saves World's Rarest Sea Turtle in NC
Community HeroesMay 2

8-Year-Old Katie Saves World's Rarest Sea Turtle in NC

A young girl's sharp eyes on a family vacation led to the rescue of a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the world's most endangered sea turtle species. Her quick action helped volunteers collect vital data and return the rare creature safely to the ocean.

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Molly the Sea Turtle Swims 870 Miles After 10-Pound Tumor Removed
Planet WinsMay 13

Molly the Sea Turtle Swims 870 Miles After 10-Pound Tumor Removed

A loggerhead sea turtle named Molly survived a 10-pound tumor removal and has now traveled over 870 miles around Florida's coast. Her recovery gives hope for endangered sea turtles worldwide.

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Endangered Sea Turtle Pancake Released After 8-Month Rescue
Community HeroesJul 24

Endangered Sea Turtle Pancake Released After 8-Month Rescue

A crowd chanted "Pancake, Pancake, Pancake!" as an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle crawled back into the Atlantic Ocean after an eight-month recovery journey. The release celebrates how partnerships and state funding are giving the world's most endangered sea turtle species a fighting chance.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Four Boaters Rescue 324-Pound Sea Turtle in Florida
Community HeroesJun 11

Four Boaters Rescue 324-Pound Sea Turtle in Florida

When four friends spotted a massive sea turtle struggling in Jupiter Sound, they didn't hesitate to help. Their brave rescue gave an injured green sea turtle named Zoey a fighting chance after a devastating boat strike.

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Mom Sees All 7 Sea Turtle Species While Helping Save Them
Community HeroesMay 7

Mom Sees All 7 Sea Turtle Species While Helping Save Them

A Canadian office worker turned her post-vacation turtle obsession into a five-year global mission to see and protect every sea turtle species on Earth. Nicole Milson just checked off the seventh and final turtle while volunteering at conservation sites worldwide.

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8-Year-Old Katie Saves World's Most Endangered Sea Turtle
Community HeroesMay 2

8-Year-Old Katie Saves World's Most Endangered Sea Turtle

A young girl's quick thinking during a family beach trip helped rescue one of only 10 Kemp's ridley sea turtles spotted in North Carolina this year. Her call to volunteers saved the world's smallest and most endangered sea turtle species.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
India Distributes 185 Devices Saving Sea Turtles
Planet WinsJan 28

India Distributes 185 Devices Saving Sea Turtles

Fishermen in Cuddalore, India just received free devices that let sea turtles escape their nets while still catching fish. This smart solution protects endangered turtles without threatening the fishermen's income.

The Hindu2 min read
Injured Sea Turtle Tracked From Space After Shark Attack
Community HeroesMay 12

Injured Sea Turtle Tracked From Space After Shark Attack

Amelie the Kemp's ridley sea turtle lost her flipper to a suspected shark attack, recovered in just 47 days, and now helps scientists track how amputee turtles survive in the wild. She's already traveled the Florida Keys and thriving.

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270-Pound Sea Turtle Rescued in Florida Keys
Community HeroesJul 31

270-Pound Sea Turtle Rescued in Florida Keys

Coast Guard and boaters saved a 70-year-old loggerhead sea turtle struggling to swim near the Florida Keys. Now recovering at The Turtle Hospital, Timmy is eating well and getting closer to returning home to the ocean.

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Planet WinsJun 8

Mexican Village Saves 400,000 Sea Turtles From Extinction

A small indigenous village in Michoacán watched their sea turtles nearly vanish, then staged one of conservation's greatest comebacks. What started with 500 turtles in 1994 has exploded to 400,000 expected in 2026. #

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Firefighters Save 14 Baby Sea Turtles From Storm Drain
Community HeroesJul 23

Firefighters Save 14 Baby Sea Turtles From Storm Drain

Florida firefighters teamed up with wildlife volunteers to rescue 14 sea turtle hatchlings trapped in storm drains near Bonita Beach. The tiny turtles made it safely back to the Gulf thanks to careful hands and quick action.

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