Vulnerable flatback turtle numbers stabilise thanks to Mackay community action

Local conservation groups have worked to protect turtle nesting habitats along the Mackay coast for more than 30 years, bringing generational change for these "ancient mariners".
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#AskJAXTDY | What happened to Tonca, the giant turtle at MOSH?

Q: Tonca, an American alligator snapping turtle, was the unofficial mascot of the Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville. He made a memorable impression on many who saw him through the years.
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Experts stunned after finding rare creature in surprising location: 'You don't expect to see'

In January 2026, a Kemp's Ridley sea turtle was spotted in Pembrokeshire, Wales — raising concerns about its well-being.
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High-tech drone rescue speeds up cold-stunned turtle recovery efforts at PINS

PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Drone technology is revolutionizing cold-stunned turtle rescue efforts along the Texas coast. Crews with the Autonomy Research Institute deployed drones at Bird Island Basin on ...
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Storm Recovery? That’s a Job for a Tool Library

After Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina in September 2024, Kevin Miller fired up his old chainsaw and spent hours sawing through trunks and limbs of downed trees. The toll was enormous: ...