Sea Turtle Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
Jun 17, 2020 · Sea turtles are characterized by a large, streamlined shell and non-retractile head and limbs. Unlike other turtles, sea turtles cannot pull their limbs and head inside their...
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 except the ...
Sea Turtle | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
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.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Leatherback Sea Turtle - Ocean Conservancy
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest sea turtles in the world! They can grow up to seven feet and weigh more than 2,000 pounds. While all other sea turtles have a hard body shell, leatherback sea turtles do not. You can recognize them by their soft carapace (top shell).
Sea turtles - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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.
Green Sea Turtle - National Geographic Kids
Green sea turtles are the world’s largest species of hard-shelled sea turtle. While most individuals weigh about 300 to 400 pounds (136 to 181 kilograms), some can be as heavy as 440 pounds...
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Green Sea Turtle - Ocean Conservancy
Green sea turtles are unique—they are one of the largest species of turtle and the only sea turtle that is strictly herbivorous as an adult (although juvenile green sea turtles will also eat crabs, sponges and jellyfish).
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Loggerhead Sea Turtle - Ocean Conservancy
Loggerhead sea turtles are the most widespread sea turtle species in the world, and the most abundant of all sea turtle species in the United States. You can recognize them by their reddish-brown carapace (upper shell), yellow underbelly and their strong jaws that they use to crunch through the hard shells of crustaceans and mollusks.
Sea Turtles Facts, Pictures & Information: The Ultimate Guide To Sea …
Mar 3, 2018 · Facts on sea turtles with pictures, videos & in-depth information for kids & adults. Sea turtle species, diet, range, life cycle, predators.
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.