Sea turtle - Wikipedia
WEBSea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, 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 …
Sea turtle | Description, Species, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 26, 2024 · 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).
Sea turtles, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBSix 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 | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBSea turtles are the live representatives of a group of reptiles that have existed on Earth and traveled our seas for the last 100 million years. Turtles have major cultural significance and tourism value. Five of the seven species are found around the world, mainly in tropical and subtropical waters.
Sea Turtles | Smithsonian Ocean
WEBOften 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 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
WEBFeb 15, 2019 · Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Find out about the ancient mariners' oldest known ancestor, how certain adaptations may have helped...
Sea Turtles 101 - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Find out about the ancient mariners' oldest known ancestor, how certain adaptations may have helped the reptiles survive, and the conservation efforts being made to save these creatures.
Sea turtles | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
WEBFeb 1, 2019 · 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 | NOAA Fisheries
WEBSea 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.
Green Sea Turtle | National Geographic
WEBEW. EX. Least Concern Extinct. Current Population Trend: Decreasing. The green turtle is a large, weighty sea turtle with a wide, smooth carapace, or shell. It inhabits tropical and...
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