Thrown from fish tanks to wetlands, invasive turtle poses threat to waterbodies in Coimbatore

Invasive red-eared slider turtles threaten Coimbatore's wetlands, competing with native species and disrupting local ...
Daily Press

There are a record number of sea turtles being caught on fishing hooks in Hampton Roads. Here’s how you can help.

Sea turtles are getting caught on fishing hooks at a record rate in Hampton Roads this year, filling local animal rehabilitation facilities. The Virginia Aquarium reported 58 hooked turtles from April ...
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Leatherback turtle caught in fishing pot dies

A leatherback turtle died after getting caught up in a fishing pot line, a wildlife trust has said. The stranded turtle at Porthleven Beach was reported to Cornwall Wildlife Trust on Wednesday, but it ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Sea turtle dragged fishing gear, including 2 rods, hooks and weights and part of tire, Florida rescuers say

A 217-pound sea turtle had to be rescued off the Florida Panhandle after closer inspection revealed it was dragging enough fishing gear to outfit a tour group. This includes fishing rods, hooks, ...
Brattleboro Reformer

Fish and Wildlife: Turtles must be left in the wild, but can be moved off roads

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. MONTPELIER — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm the turtle and pose threats ...
Newsweek

Leatherback Turtle Dangles From Fishing Hook in Heartbreaking Video

A TikTok video of a leatherback turtle dangling from a fishing wire on a boat has been viewed 4.6 million times and has sparked outrage from one conservation group. The video, posted by the user ...