Ocean Sentry
The tortoise, named Te ara tau, had been brought to Tahiti in 1929 and was kept in an enclosed garden in Papeari.
January, 2018
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8 January
Great Barrier Reef: rising temperatures turning green sea turtles female
Rising temperatures are turning almost all green sea turtles in a Great Barrier Reef population female, new research has found.
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2 January
Olive Ridley carcasses found near Rushikulya river in Odisha
The officials did not rule out the possibility that the animals could have died due to illegal movement of mechanised fishing trawlers near the Rushikulya river mouth.
December, 2017
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19 December
Turtles continue to be victims of bycatch
The number of sea turtles falling victim to bycatch off the coast of Jalisco and Nayarit is on the rise, with dragnets used by shrimp trawlers the biggest cause of the problem.
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18 December
Turtles are turning away from Karachi’s beaches
Sandspit Beach near Hawke’s Bay has proven to be a deadly spot for turtles. Stray dogs and eagles feed on turtles’ eggs, while plastic bags that are part of the heaps of trash littering the beach have soiled the natural habitat of these turtles.
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18 December
Turtle poachers ‘make a killing’ in Marakkanam
Struggle for survival is the rule of nature and for sea turtles, that struggle begins even before they take birth.
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18 December
Court to open proceedings against turtle trafficker
The People’s Court of the central coastal province of Nha Trang will begin proceedings on Monday in the case against Hoàng Tấn Hải, who was found illegally trafficking 10 tonnes of marine turtles in 2014.
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14 December
Feeding China’s appetite for jellyfish would take food from turtles, group warns
As the Nova Scotia government explores the potential for a commercial jellyfish fishery to feed the ravenous Chinese seafood market, some environmental advocates are raising alarms about the idea.
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12 December
Marine turtles dying after becoming entangled in plastic rubbish
Hundreds of marine turtles die every year after becoming entangled in rubbish in the oceans and on beaches, including plastic ‘six pack’ holders and disgarded fishing gear.
November, 2017
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22 November
Effects of feeding populations of the green turtle in the Canary Islands: High consumption of fat, pollutants and behaviour changes
Feeding the animals is altering the behaviour and eating habits of the green turtle in the Canary Islands (Spain). The irresponsible practice of feeding with artificial food is spreading worldwide and affecting several marine species.
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13 November
Dead sea turtles found in nesting site of upcoming hotel
A recent inspection of the enclosed area that is to become the new Gran Sirenis Cancun, confirmed the death of several sea turtles.
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4 November
Hundreds of dead sea turtles found floating off El Salvador
Hundreds of dead sea turtles have been found floating off El Salvador’s Pacific coast, leaving officials scratching their heads as to what caused the massacre.