St. Johns County is tilling beaches to prepare for sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. Learn about closures.

FLORIDA — March is the official start of nesting season for sea turtles in the Sunshine State and, as a protected species, there are a few things to note about the season and nesting sea turtles. The ...

As Hurricane Erin pelted North Carolina’s barrier islands with strong winds and waves this week, it destroyed many nests of threatened sea turtles, burying the eggs deep in sand or washing them out to ...

The beach towns of the South are beloved for delicious food, stunning views, exciting attractions, and relaxing environments—but they also serve as an incredibly important habitat for wild sea turtles ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — As the weather ...

As Hurricane Erin churned off the North Carolina coast this week, its powerful waves destroyed most of the remaining sea turtle nests on Emerald Isle, dealing a blow to what had been shaping up as a ...