Leatherbacks are the largest of the seven sea turtle species and one of the most imperiled ... where U.A.E. turtles may lay eggs in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran, or even Pakistan.

Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives.

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act and Florida’s Endangered and Threatened Species Rule. These turtles face significant threats ...