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UF doctoral student studies sea turtle feeding during nesting season
July 9, 2026University of Florida doctoral student Ariadna Arnau is spending the leatherback sea turtle nesting season in Juno Beach, Florida, working with the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to better understand their feeding tendencies.
UF doctoral student studying turtle movement patterns to decrease boat strikes
May 28, 2026UF doctoral student Aileen Lavelle is placing satellite tags on sea turtles, so she can track their movement patterns and decrease collisions with boats.
Karen Bjorndal retires after over 50 years at UF
February 20, 2025After more than 50 years of research and teaching at UF, Director of the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research Karen Bjorndal has retired.
Oceanic Algal Colonies Found to Maintain Warmer Water Temperatures
October 17, 2023UF researchers investigate the thermal properties of Sargassum colonies, large patches of algae that float along the ocean’s surface.
Honoring Archie Carr’s Legacy
July 5, 2023Celebrating legendary researcher Archie Carr and the work of UF researchers carrying on his mission.
Honoring Archie Carr’s Legacy
June 15, 2023On World Sea Turtle Day, we celebrate legendary researcher Archie Carr and the work of UF researchers carrying on his mission.
What Happens When the Sea Turtles Come Back?
October 29, 2020New research takes a look at the impact green sea turtles are having on their environment.
Why do Sea Turtles Consume Plastic? Blame the Smell
March 9, 2020New research finds a surprising reason for why sea turtles consume plastic debris.