Sunday, June 8 is World Oceans Day and we’re going to look at California’s state sea reptile as well as other turtles in our ...

See All Key Ideas A hawksbill turtle’s protective shell is in some ways its greatest weakness. Exquisitely patterned and thick enough to sculpt, hawksbill shells are the most popular type of ...

Named for their unique beak-like mouth that resembles that of a hawk, hawksbill ... of the world sea turtles face the unique threat of being hunted for their beautiful shell, which are used ...

All are targeted in various ways by illegal traders. But the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is the species most exploited for its shell, which has overlapping scales that create a ...

The hawksbill turtle is one of the world's rarest and most unique sea turtle species. Its rarity is due to centuries of poaching for its magnificent patterned shell. Learn more about hawksbill sea ...

PHUKET: Marine biologists in Phuket have rescued two sea turtles entangled in marine debris and are investigating the cause ...

Despite a global CITES ban since 1977, illegal tortoiseshell trade continues globally, pushing hawksbill and even green sea turtles to the brink of extinction. “Surrender Your Shell has demonstrated ...

The shell of the hawksbill turtle is unique, as the scutes overlap. When examining a hatchling, the officers look at the primary scutes, which comprise the marginals, laterals, vertebrals (in the ...