The Scientist spoke with marine biologist and barnacle researcher John Zardus about why turtle barnacles—previously thought to be immobile—in fact slowly travel. He thinks the answer is food. Chloe ...

Five sea turtles are currently under the care of veterinarians at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

The turtle, Barnacle Bill, was rescued by the GSPCA in November 2023, but has lived in the shelter due to issues with CITES ...

"Recently, incidences of barnacle infestation on sea turtles in Abu Dhabi waters have been reported to the agency," an ERWDA Press release said. It said a number of sick turtles covered with ...

The GSPCA says its loggerhead turtle called Barnacle Bill has finally left the island. The GSPCA has stopped trying to move Bill directly due to challenges with transport from Guernsey.

Loggerhead MarineLife Center in Florida is rescuing and treating cold-stunned turtles as ocean temperatures drop below 50 degrees. Doctors at the center say when temperatures in the ocean drop to 50 ...

“Most of the turtles rescued were young hawksbills experiencing their first winter, weighing only 150 to 400 grams. Many of them were completely covered in barnacles and oysters. We also rescued ...