Traditionally, locals viewed sea turtles as seafood, and often harvested them as a source of both food and income. But this hunting also endangered sea turtle populations and marine ecosystems.

Turtle dove hunting ban boosts western European population by 40% - The increase provides hope for the future of the birds, currently on the red list of threatened species in the UK.

“In all the streams I visited (on a recent trip), we observed signs of illegal turtle hunting. We found traps, or we know the turtles should be there, but we cannot find any,” Sung said.

Turtle poachers turn from hunting to protect the most endangered of the species in Philippines Turtles once hunted for their meat and eggs are being kept safe by ...

The last known remaining female Yangtze giant softshell turtle was found dead in Vietnam last week, leaving the species on the brink of extinction. A member of a non-profit turtle protection group ...

Noodling may be one of the oldest and purest forms of hunting or fishing. No hooks or nets. No guns or traps. No dogs. Just man versus turtle.

The common snapping turtle, smooth softshell turtle and spiny softshell turtle are considered to be game species and regulated by hunting and fishing laws in Indiana.

Tourists noticed adults and children surrounding a marked sea turtle nests along Bradenton beach and reported it. After sunset, witnesses say the tampering got worse.

Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday.

Turtle dove hunting ban boosts western European population by 25% Conservationists say now is the time to ‘double-down’ on efforts to provide habitat to help the migratory birds breed in the UK.