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

Steve Foreman was walking on Dunwich beach when he spotted the ailing turtle, which he initially thought was "just some debris".

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

Chica looked as smug as a green turtle can look, and didn’t seem to mind at all.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr