Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

Often found swimming along the water's edge at Dazzle Beach, Sea Turtles are especially shy critters that will hide inside their shells when approached. However, when receding into their shell, wait a ...

Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Two baseballs for a ...

Scientists have analysed 10,000 marine animal autopsies to understand how plastic ingestion leads to death. The study found seabirds face extreme risk after swallowing just 23 pieces of plastic, ...