A sea turtle's shell is a masterpiece. A study reveals that marine turtle shells combine flexibility and strength to protect against predators like sharks and stress while optimizing movement. This ...

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Editor's note: This report contains an image that may be disturbing to viewers. State officials say they are struggling to verify a photograph posted on a Hawai'i-based Facebook page that shows a sea ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...