ABC15 Arizona

World's smallest, most endangered sea turtle species seen hatching after decades of waiting

The Kemp's ridley sea turtle has been spotted hatching on barrier islands in Louisiana, making it the first time in more than 75 years that the endangered species has been known to hatch there.
WMAZ

Smallest sea turtles in the world, others rescued by Georgia Aquarium from New England

ATLANTA — The Georgia Aquarium welcomed 11 cold-stunned sea turtles for temporary care and housing at their off-site facility. "All 11 turtles were rescued off the coast of New England after they ...
USA Today

World's tiniest sea turtle species discovered nesting in Louisiana for first time in 75 years

Louisiana officials announced they discovered the hatchlings of the world’s smallest sea turtle species on an island just off the coast of New Orleans for the first time in 75 years. Officials ...
WKRN-TV

Lawsuit filed to push for federal protection of southern bog turtles

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A lawsuit was filed on Monday against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), reportedly aimed to highlight the urgent need to protect the smallest turtle species ...
NPR

The world's smallest sea turtle nests in Louisiana for the first time in 75 years

NEW ORLEANS — The world's smallest and most endangered sea turtles have hatched in Louisiana's wilds for the first known time in more than 75 years, officials said Wednesday. "Louisiana was ...