The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest living sea turtle in the world — and also one of the most ...

All sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. However, some species are faring better than others.

Malaysian giant turtles are classified as critically endangered because of their "slow reproductive cycle" and are "often ...

With new protections and conservation efforts, sea turtle populations are rebounding worldwide, even as oceans change, says 2025 NOAA study.