Sea turtles
Eco groups seek stop to violations at Zakynthos turtle nesting site
Four major Greek environmental protection groups have sent a letter to Zakynthos's chief prosecutor, calling for measures to stop rampant violations of rules intended to protect endangered turtle populations in the Ionian island's marine park.
Sea turtles lay eggs early this year
Endangered caretta caretta sea turtles have started laying eggs early this year.
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Second loggerhead sea turtle found dead in Laconia
A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) was found dead by officials from the Port Authority of Gytheion at the beach of Chalikia Vatta, in the eastern part of the Mani peninsula, authorities said on Sunday.
This is the second sea turtle of its kind found dead in the region of Laconia, after one was located on Saturday on the island of Elafonisos.
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Sea turtle meets tragic end on Nafplio beach
Yet another loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) was found fatally wounded on a beach in Nafplio in southern Greece Thursday. The turtle had received multiple blows to its head and shell and was discovered by passers-by strolling on the beach.
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Warmer temperatures cause sea turtles to be born female
Rising temperatures at Australia's Great Barrier Reef are causing more green turtles to be born female, which could lead to the species dying out, a new scientific study has found.
Endangered green turtles play role as gardeners of seas
Extinction does not threaten sea creatures thanks to the way green sea turtles prune sea meadows, a source of oxygen in the seas, Sea Turtle Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER) Director Professor Yakup Kaska has told state-run Anadolu Agency.
Antalya governor calls for protection of endangered species
The governor of the southern province of Antalya has issued a call for protection of four endangered species of the Mediterranean Sea, including sea turtles, dusky groupers, seahorses and tower shells.
Caretta caretta rescued from buoy in Turkey's Bodrum resort
Fishermen rescued a caretta caretta turtle that was tied to a buoy with a fish line in a Turkish resort in Bodrum on July 30.
Turtle hatching season begins
The Archelon society for the protection of the engendered loggerhead turtle said Wednesday that the hatching season has started and advised beachgoers to exercise caution when visiting nesting sites.
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Summer's first turtle hatchlings appear on Zakynthos
The Archelon society for the protection of the engendered loggerhead turtle on Wednesday said that the hatching season has started and advised beachgoers to exercise caution when visiting nesting sites.