A market for tiny turtles triggered an international criminal

Miniature protected turtles, masquerading as candies in bright wrappers, were illegally shipped between the US and Hong Kong. The conspirators were caught.

If record heat doesn't kill Florida's baby sea turtles, they still may face birth defects

The majority of baby sea turtles are now born female — climate change is to blame

News : Giant Tortoise Heist is Foiled

Major turtle trafficking ring bust in Fort Myers

Turtle Conservancy — Trade Monitoring & Interdiction

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Information About Sea Turtles: Threats to Sea Turtles – Sea Turtle Conservancy

Turtle Poaching: Global Criminal Enterprise with Local Ties - ecoRI News

North Bay news: McDougall man fined $48K for damaging turtle habitat

Turtles in demand as pets, leading to a spike in 'ruthless' poaching – calls for tighter regulation

Lowcountry turtle sanctuary seeks to save species from around the world, Archives

Turtles painted with cartoon characters no longer sold on-line after condemnation by Chinese public