A rare discovery on Vanderbilt Beach in Collier County marked a significant moment for local wildlife enthusiasts.

THE MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS WORKING WITH FWC. TAKE A LOOK TO HELP GUIDE A MASSIVE LEATHERBACK TURTLE SAFELY OUT TO SEA. YOU CAN’T SEE IT RIGHT NOW, BUT BEFORE IT POPPED ITS HEAD UP ...

This scene of the Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs in the sands of Satellite Beach was seen at 6:30 p.m. on the evening of April 7.

Leatherback turtle conservation faces numerous challenges. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that coastal development and sea-level rise due to climate change ...

Despite the serious nature of the task, the sheriff's office said the leatherback turtle seemed to enjoy the experience, video showing it even putting on a show for the boaters and officers while ...

But there are some exceptions. Sea turtle populations in the Atlantic Ocean are more likely to be recovering than those in Pacific waters. And leatherback turtles are not faring as well as other ...

Declining threats worldwide have led to the recovery of endangered sea turtles, a new study finds. While this recovery is not ...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A giant leatherback sea turtle got a personal escort back to the open ocean after taking a wrong turn into boat traffic. What could have ended in a heartbreaking ...

So a few animals retain primitive systems with the sole purpose of measuring ambient light—of which the most unusual is the leatherback sea turtle, one of the world’s largest reptiles.

But there are some exceptions. Sea turtle populations in the Atlantic Ocean are more likely to be recovering than those in Pacific waters. And leatherback turtles are not faring as well as other ...

Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday. “Many of the turtle populations have ...