Slow and steady wins the race. It’s a sentiment that has shadowed turtles for years, and perhaps, for good reason. Turtles are slow, but wise. Sea turtles, however, are nothing short of amazing. Sea ...

Sea turtles are fascinating creatures. Check out this list of seven things you might not already know about the much loved marine reptiles, from NOAA Fisheries. A hawksbill sea turtle in western Maui, ...

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Jonathan is believed to be the oldest known tortoise Sea turtles can stay underwater for a long time Turtles can breathe through their butts World Turtle Day is about learning about the amazing and ...

Most of us grew up with the rabbit and the turtle story, where the turtle wins by simply taking its time. That idea tends to stick and influences how we picture turtles for years. In real life, they ...

For millions of years, sea turtles have crossed vast oceans, survived changing climates, and quietly shaped marine ecosystems beneath the waves. Yet despite their incredible resilience, these ancient ...

World Turtle Day, observed May 23 each year, celebrates these important reptiles that play an important role in ecosystems but have been facing various threats. World Turtle Day celebrates both ...

Here in the Americas, lake monster legends are a dime a dozen. More than a few of them were probably inspired by these ancient-looking creatures. In honor of World Turtle Day, here are 10 things you ...

Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide, but they face many threats today. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or ...

Conserving and protecting sea turtles is a part of our core mission at NOAA Fisheries. NOAA Fisheries is committed to the protection, conservation, and recovery of sea turtles. We conduct research to ...