The keeper holds up a Papua New Guinea snake-necked turtle, but its sudden twisting quickly becomes the main attraction. The reptile extends its long neck, turns its head sharply, and rotates much of ...

For years, marine biologists have called for a ban on plastics, having witnessed firsthand the devastating impact on marine life. However, their pleas largely fell on deaf ears, given how cheap ...

Miniature accelerometers reveal new insights into the elusive period between turtles hatching and emerging above sand. New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings 'swim' to the surface of the ...

The Fisheries Department is using satellite technology to track the movements of green turtles after they nest, providing ...

Turtles have been perfecting their mating rituals for millions of years, and some of what they do will genuinely surprise you ...

Sea turtle populations are in decline in many parts of the world, with several species listed as endangered. The nesting phase is a major vulnerability for turtle populations and as a result, ...

New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings ‘swim' to the surface of the sand, rather than ‘dig’, in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for ...