There are five Florida sea turtle species: Hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, Loggerhead, Leatherback and green. For part of the year, the beach becomes home to sea turtles who are in the nesting process.

The state is best known for its manatees and alligators, but one of the world's most important sea turtle refuges is quietly located just 90 minutes from the theme parks of Orlando.

Intrigued by this interaction, I'd come to Melbourne Beach to join a sea turtle nesting tour. Because turtles usually nest and hatch at night, our tour began around 21:00 in an auditorium, where ...

Sea glass, weathered glass found on beaches, is a rare and beautiful treasure sought by beachgoers. Florida's top sea glass beaches include Sanibel Beach, Captiva Island, and Hutchinson Island ...

Legoland's SEA LIFE Florida is opening next week in Central Florida, complete with glowing tanks, immersive habitats, a 180-degree underwater tunnel and more than 3,000 incredible creatures.

Nests in Florida reached a record high number in 2023, but population-wide conclusions require long-term data sets, said Jack Brzoza, a sea turtle biologist at Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.

The first marine animals have arrived at Sea Life Florida at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven as the aquarium prepares for its grand opening June 6. The resort posted images of a reef shark ...