In Papua New Guinea, there is no international law on sand mining, big companies are attempting to use this to their benefit. Locals, as well as marine wildlife, are feeling…
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Recently, a sea turtle hatchling in Australia was found with debris in its digestive system. After being discovered on a beach in Sydney, the green sea turtle hatchling defecated plastic…
The sex of sea turtles depends on the temperature of developing eggs, and the temperatures of recent summers have had their impact. Warmer sands result in female hatchlings, while cooler…
Since measurements began over six decades ago, oceans were the hottest ever recorded this past year. In a study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, researchers say the increased warmth…
In Florida, a young Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle was found with a fishing hook lodged in its body. Serving as a reminder of the dangers marine wildlife face daily, the…
Turtle Island Restoration Network recently joined a number of environmental and community organizations calling on the National Park Service (NPS) to require Burnett Oil to fully compensate for wetland damage…
With approximately 30,000 heads of state, environmental activists, journalists and more at this year’s United Nations climate conference, COP26, over 700 civil society groups — including Turtle Island Restoration Network…
Over 100 conservation groups, including Turtle Island Restoration Network, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland calling for a secretarial order to establish a department wide approach…
President Biden signed proclamations on Oct. 8 to restore protections to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. Seamounts Marine National Monument, located off the coast of New England,…
By Todd Steiner According to a new report, 14% of the world’s coral was lost in the past decade (2009-2018) due to warming sea surface waters caused by climate change. …