Articles by Jennifer Shelby Walker

Padre Island National Seashore has worked for decades to preserve Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. A new viral disease now threatens them.

In February 2021, an extreme cold front swept the south Texas coast, rendering tens of thousands of endangered sea turtles lethargic and helpless. Working against the clock, a dedicated team of rescuers rushed to save them. A new study indicates long-term impacts.