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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

After the Floods: Saving Spain's Turtles

Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain's coastline. Carla grew up witnessing her father's fight to protect Valencia's fragile beach ecosystems. Now, as climate change warms the Mediterranean, sea turtles driven by rising sea temperatures have begun arriving to lay their eggs on her city's shoreline. But the beaches they rely on are under threat.
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

700-pound sea turtle washes up dead on Martha's Vineyard

Local wildlife advocates have urged caution among boaters after a 700-pound leatherback sea turtle washed ashore on Martha's Vineyard, marking a worrying seasonal stranding.
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fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Sea turtle found on a Clare beach ready to be flown to west Africa by Aer Lingus after recovery in Dingle

A rare green turtle named Solstice, rescued from a Clare beach, is recovering and will soon be released at a new nesting site.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Sand groomers v turtles: how wildlife is falling foul of the demand for Insta-perfect beaches

Beach tourism in Puglia is threatening loggerhead sea turtle populations by disrupting their natural nesting and hatching processes.
Environment
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

Sea turtle populations show signs of recovery globally, particularly in the Atlantic, but some species like leatherbacks remain vulnerable.
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