A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
How an IIT grad became 'Turtle Walker': Walked 4000 km of India's coastline to map sea turtle nesting sites without even a GPSOn World Environment Day 2026, it is only rightful to remember Satish Bhaskar who dedicated decades of his life to understanding and protec...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
30 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
A 15-year-old Canadian teen built a robot turtle, which could help scientists spot reef damage earlier and transform ecological threats underwaterA young Canadian inventor has created a robotic turtle. This innovative device can detect ecological hazards affecting coral reefs. The rob...
23 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard engage aircraft in 'Operation Oliva'In joint coordination with the state forest department, the turtle conservation programme is in full swing to keep watch and vigil on illeg...
13 Dec, 2020, 12.16 PM IST
- More olive ridleys, dead and alive, on beaches this year
At least one group of visitors to the city — olive ridley turtles — seems to be happy with its hospitality.
08 Apr, 2015, 12.07 AM IST
- Young turtles in safe hands on southern coast
Young turtles nesting on the beaches of Tuticorin, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts needn't fear about predators as local fishermen an...
05 Jun, 2014, 05.28 AM IST
Govt pursuing plan for Galgibaga turtle conservation reserveIf all goes well, the state will soon have its first turtle conservation reserve at Galgibaga in south Goa, as the government is moving ahe...
28 Apr, 2014, 04.33 PM IST
Over 20,000 hatchlings make it to the seaVolunteers from Student Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) and forest department staff have found and relocated more than 350 turtle n...
28 Apr, 2014, 05.50 AM IST
- Forest dept on turtle trail, to save Ridleys
They have been visiting Chennai’s coast for more than 110 million years, but they’re making new friends this time. Endangered Olive Ridley ...
29 Jan, 2014, 06.28 AM IST
- Over 1,30,000 people call for justice after murder of Costa Rican turtle defender
More than 130,000 individuals from 150 nations have signed a petition to Costa Rican embassies and consulates calling for the arrest and co...
31 Jul, 2013, 06.02 PM IST
More turtles visit Chennai beach for nestingAfter a drop in the number of nests in 2012, Olive Ridley turtles seem to have made an impressive comeback this year.
11 Mar, 2013, 02.36 AM IST
14 Olive Ridley turrle nests found along Chennai coast14 nests of Olive Ridley turtles found along the coast on Thursday night by volunteers of Student Sea Turtle Conservation
22 Feb, 2013, 10.37 AM IST
Foresters to study coastline for turtle protection planThe Tamil Nadu forest department will take up a survey of the state’s coastline from January to draw up a plan for the conservation of sea ...
26 Sep, 2012, 04.02 AM IST
- Chennnai hatches success story of Olive Ridleys
S Vinod, a manager in Aditya Birla Money, sleeps only four nights a week for four months-between January and April when Olive Ridley turtle...
06 Jun, 2011, 08.02 AM IST
- Olive Ridley turtles arrive in large numbers!
Wildife enthusisats and others in the field are excited. Volunteers from the Student Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) have reported ...
11 Apr, 2011, 03.05 AM IST
Crocodile Bank breeds rare, painted roof turtleThe Madras Crocodile Bank Trust has taken another important step forward in turtle conservation with the captive breeding of another batch ...
25 Apr, 2008, 06.02 AM IST