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Here are 11 of the most interesting facts about sea turtles to help demystify these beloved creatures! 1. Sea Turtles Outlived the Dinosaurs. A leatherback turtle returns to sea after nesting. © Ben J Hicks. Sea turtles are often compared to dinosaurs due to their scaly, reptilian appearance.
Sea Turtles. Scientific Name: Cheloniidae, Dermochelyidae. Diet: Omnivore. Average Life Span: unknown. Size: 2 feet to 7 feet long. Weight: 70 to 1500 pounds. Current Population Trend:...
10 Tremendous Turtle Facts. Sea turtles are amazing creatures. To celebrate Sea Turtle Week, check out these tremendous turtle facts to learn something new. 1. Green sea turtles are what they eat! Green sea turtles are unique among sea turtles in that they are primarily herbivores, eating mostly seagrasses and algae.
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). Both families are highly aquatic, and most species only appear on coastal beaches for egg laying; however, the green turtle ...
Sea turtles are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems. Learn how WWF works to stop bycatch, illegal trade, and habitat loss that threaten marine turtles’ survival.
1. There are seven species of marine turtle. Marine turtles were around more than 100 million years ago - and lived alongside dinosaurs. These days, scientists recognise seven species of marine turtle: Hawksbill. Loggerhead. Leatherback. Olive ridley. Green. Flatback. Kemp's ridley.
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.
Sea turtles breathe air, like all reptiles, and have streamlined bodies with large flippers. They are well adapted to life in the ocean and inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean waters around the world.
Sea turtles live in almost every ocean basin throughout the world, nesting on tropical and subtropical beaches. They migrate long distances to feed, often crossing entire oceans. Some loggerheads nest in Japan and migrate to Baja California Sur, Mexico to forage before returning home again.
Sea turtles are marine reptiles with streamlined bodies and large flippers that are well-adapted to life in the ocean. Six species are found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act.