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

Foreman said he and his wife were keeping their fingers crossed for the "stunning little creature" they had found and that its turtle power would prevail and bring it out of its shell.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

I drew myself as a sad turtle with its head pulled halfway into its shell as it stood waiting for the bus.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh