Sea turtles, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBSea 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:...
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). Both families are highly aquatic, and most species only appear on coastal beaches for egg laying.
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 olive ridley.
Sea Turtles 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
WEB15K. 2.3M views 5 years ago #NationalGeographic #Educational #SeaTurtles. Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Find out about the ancient mariners' oldest known ancestor,...
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 Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Sea Turtles 101. 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. Grades. 5 - 12+. Subjects. Biology, Ecology, Conservation. Failed to fetch. …
Sea turtles | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
WEBFeb 1, 2019 · They are well adapted to life in the ocean and inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean waters around the world. Of the seven species of sea turtles, six are found in U.S. waters; these include the green, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, …
Information About Sea Turtles: An Introduction
WEBAn Overview. Sea turtles are large, air-breathing reptiles that inhabit tropical and subtropical seas throughout the world. Their shells consist of an upper part (carapace) and a lower section (plastron). Hard scales (or scutes) cover all but the leatherback, and the number and arrangement of these scutes can be used to determine the species.
Sea Turtles | NOAA Fisheries
WEBThere 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.
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