turtle

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In total, more than 2,000 marine species have been recorded in the warm Gulf waters, including over 500 fish species and five types of sea turtles, among them the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Last month, the aquarium opened a new turtle rehabilitation facility that includes a roughly 4,000-gallon, public-facing pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Foreman, from Cambridge, who was on a short break with his wife Sue, found the turtle on the beach on Thursday.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Kemp's ridley sea turtles rank among the most endangered sea turtle species on the planet.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

I said, “Nothing. I thought...is there a turtle in there?”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri