turtle

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In total, more than 2,000 marine species have been recorded in the warm Gulf waters, including over 500 fish species and five types of sea turtles, among them the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Last month, the aquarium opened a new turtle rehabilitation facility that includes a roughly 4,000-gallon, public-facing pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

A rare turtle that washed up in Jersey following Storm Goretti is to be flown to the UK for rehabilitation.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Kemp's ridley sea turtles rank among the most endangered sea turtle species on the planet.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

The sea sparkled in silvery blue, and a large turtle was making her way up the beach.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook