He knew it was illegal, but Calvin Meeks propped up the taxidermic green sea turtle and two green sea turtle shells in a patch of grass to sell anyway. In fact, he’s tried to sell them twice, he told ...

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 ...

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 ...