Sea turtle release

0 Pets Why are tropical sea turtles appearing along the waters of Dana Point and Laguna Beach? Ashley Ludwig , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply LAGUNA BEACH, CA — An endangered sea turtle, known as the Olive Ridley sea turtle, has been spotted off Laguna Beach, Capistrano Beach and Salt Creek Beach, according to reports. Dana Wharf Whale Watching Capt. Steve Burkhalter reported seeing the dark green shell, then realizing it was a two-foot-long sea turtle about a mile offshore from Capistrano Beach. "We approached it slowly," he told the Orange County Register. "It seemed really comfortable and was doing ‘turtle things,’ picking its head up to breathe. The shell was really unusual, it was really bulbous.” The Dana Wharf Whale Watching crew spied the turtle three days in a row, they said. According to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center's Director of Zoological and Conservation Programs, Keith … [Read more...] about Rare Sea Turtle Sighting Off South Orange County Coast

0 Arts & Entertainment Your guide to movies with a theatrical release on December 11, 2015. Patch Staff , Patch Staff Posted Reply – By Beau Behan, Film Critic Are you planning on going to the movies this weekend? Here are this week’s new releases. “Macbeth” “Carol” “In the Heart of the Sea” “Legend” “Spotlight” “The Big Short” “The Danish Girl” “Youth” And here’s what they’re all about. “ Macbeth ” (Limited, Dec. 11) WATCH the above movie review and find out why Fassbender’s Macbeth is a vision of breathtaking poetry. Click here to see if “Macbeth” is playing at a theater near you. Unrated, 113 min, Drama, War Director: Justin Kurzel Writers: Jacob Koskoff, Michael Lesslie Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jack Madigan Over the years, “Macbeth,” Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, has … [Read more...] about Coming to Theaters Near You: ‘In the Heart of the Sea,’ ‘The Big Short,’ and More

A Chinese fighter jet buzzed an American spy plane above the South China Sea on Friday, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) said in a release Tuesday. A J-16 fighter pilot performed an “unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” while intercepting the U.S. Air Force RC-135, INDOPACOM said . Video released by the Pentagon shows the Chinese jet flying directly across the path of the American aircraft at an unspecified but seemingly close distance. #BREAKING : Chinese fighter jet buzzed a U.S. Air Force spy plane over South China Sea. pic.twitter.com/RmgC0hympW — Clash Report (@clashreport) May 30, 2023 “The RC-135 was conducting safe and routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace, in accordance with international law,” INDOPACOM said. “The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate – safely and responsibly – wherever international law allows, and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Joint Force will continue to fly in international airspace with … [Read more...] about Watch Chinese Fighter Jet Buzz American Spy Plane Above South China Sea

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 12 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The first three months of 2023 were the deadliest first quarter in six years for migrants crossing the central Mediterranean Sea in smugglers’ boats, the U.N. migration agency reported Wednesday, citing nations' delays in initiating rescues as a contributing factor. The International Organization for Migration documented 441 migrant deaths along the dangerous sea route between northern Africa and Europe’s southern shores during January, February and March. In 2017, 742 known deaths were documented in the same period, while 446 were recorded in the first three months of 2015. "The persisting humanitarian crisis in the central Mediterranean is intolerable,'' IOM Director General Antonio Vitorino, commenting on the figures the agency released in a report. "With more than 20,000 deaths recorded on this route … [Read more...] about 2023 has been deadly for migrants crossing Mediterranean Sea, according to UN report

0 Kids & Family The critters, rescued during the 2014 nesting season, were released into the Gulf of Mexico. Sherri Lonon , Patch Staff Posted Reply Keeping up with one baby can be tough enough, but imagine having to care for more than 2,600. There was no imagining for the folks at the Mote Marine Laboratory ’s Hatchling Hospital this sea turtle nesting season. The hospital served as the rescue site for hundreds of hatchlings between May 1 and October. While most of the critters were released earlier in the season, 200 had to stay behind for extra care so they could recover from injuries and regain strength, an email from Sarasota Police Department spokeswoman Genevieve Judge explained. The final two baby loggerhead turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico Oct. 30. Sarasota Marine Patrol Officer Bruce King and Officer Travis Forrister teamed up with Mote Marine scientist Karen Schanzle for the special … [Read more...] about Watch: 2 Loggerhead Hatchlings Swim to Freedom

0 Travel Check out these seven Florida secret beaches this Memorial Day weekend, or any time this summer. Deb Belt , Patch Staff Posted Reply FLORIDA — The point of a hidden beach is that few people know about it, but a new list of those gems shines a spotlight on some less-visited spots. The Family Destinations Guide has a new list of the top 100 secret beaches in America, which includes seven in Florida. The travel planning company surveyed 3,000 U.S. families to determine the hidden beaches they’d most like to visit in 2023. In Florida, the picks are: No. 2 Shell Key Preserve: Located in Pinellas County, the beach at Shell Key Preserve is a secluded stretch of pristine white sand, bordered by clear turquoise waters and lush vegetation. The beach has no development or buildings. Visitors can swim, sunbathe, or simply stroll along the shore. The beach is also a nesting ground for sea turtles, making it an … [Read more...] about 7 Of America’s Top 100 Secret Beaches Are Located In Florida