Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.

Turtles can lose their ability to swim in cold temperatures and may be seen “floating listlessly in the water or near shore,” according to the FWC. “Keep in mind that cold-stunned turtles can appear ...

During Florida’s historic weather event, FWC officers rescued 30 sea turtles from freezing waters in Gulf County.

Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision (FWC) braved the cold water to rescue 30 sea turtles in Gulf County!

Thirty sea turtles were rescued during a historic weather event in Florida this past week. Despite receiving six to eight inches of snow in the Sunshine State, the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

FWC says temperatures below 50 can cause sea turtles to become "cold-stunned," making them weak and unable to swim ...

Thirty sea turtles were rescued from the freezing waters during an unprecedented snowstorm that blanketed parts of Florida with six to eight inches of snow.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing Feb. 3 to get input on proposed changes to ...

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.

The last couple of days have been an all-hands-on-deck situation for the volunteers at the Gulf World Marine Institute. Officials of the non-profit organization say ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is pushing to protect the sea cow population by separating ...