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There are 7 recognized species of sea turtles, most of which can be found in the United States. See photos and learn about these charismatic animals.
Sea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, [3] are reptiles of the order Testudines and of the suborder Cryptodira. The seven existing species of sea turtles are the flatback, green, hawksbill, leatherback, loggerhead, Kemp's ridley, and olive ridley.
Seven different species of sea (or marine) turtles grace our ocean waters, from the shallow seagrass beds of the Indian Ocean, to the colorful reefs of the Coral Triangle and the sandy beaches of the Eastern Pacific.
Sea turtle, any of seven species of marine turtles belonging to the families Dermochelyidae (leatherback sea turtles) and Cheloniidae (green turtles, flatback sea turtles, loggerhead sea turtles, hawksbills, and ridleys).
Often considered the most majestic of the turtle family, the sea turtle is a large, ocean-going reptile known for its gentle nature and long lifespan. Swimmers, snorkelers and divers revel in seeing these stunning creatures glide by effortlessly through the sea.
There are six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act. Learn more about sea turtles and the work of NOAA Fisheries and partners to protect and conserve these animals.
Six of the seven species of sea turtles that swim the planet’s waters— leatherback, loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, green, olive ridley, and hawksbill —are found in every ocean...
Sea turtle species, numbering only seven distinct types, are some of the most magnificent and vital creatures in our marine ecosystems. Each of these species of sea turtles, including green turtles and leatherback turtles, plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems.
There are seven species of sea turtles, which are marine reptiles that need to breathe air to survive. Six of the seven species are found in US waters, and the flatback turtle is only found in the Western Indo-Pacific.
Seven species of sea turtles can be found in every ocean around the world. From leatherbacks to loggerheads, six of the seven species are threatened or endangered at the hand of humans. Below you can learn about each of the species including their biology, ecology, threats, and distribution.