- Sea turtle | Description, Species, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
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
- Sea Turtle | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
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
- 11 Amazing Facts About Sea Turtles - Oceanic Society
Learn more about threats to sea turtles and how you can help sea turtles These facts about sea turtles only scratch the surface when it comes to the animals’ intriguing anatomy, life histories, and ecology
- Sea turtles, facts and information | National Geographic
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 turtles - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Of the seven species of sea turtles, six are found in U S waters; these include the green, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, leatherback, loggerhead, and olive ridley Sea turtles breathe air, like all reptiles, and have streamlined bodies with large flippers
- 10 Incredible Sea Turtle Facts to Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day
A glance at sea turtles would make you think that their shells are separate from their bodies like snails In truth, sea turtles are more like insects with amazing swimming capabilities Sea turtles are classified into two categories: hard-shelled and soft-shelled A turtle’s hard shell consists of up to 50 bones, with their ribs, shoulder
- Sea Turtles - NOAA Fisheries
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
- Sea Turtles - Smithsonian Ocean
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
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