Sea turtle - Wikipedia
Sea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, [3] 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.
11 Amazing Facts About Sea Turtles - Oceanic Society
2023年7月24日 · Here are 11 of the most interesting facts about sea turtles to help demystify these beloved creatures! 1. Sea Turtles Outlived the Dinosaurs. Sea turtles are often compared to dinosaurs due to their scaly, reptilian appearance. In fact, sea turtles were around at the same time as dinosaurs!
Sea turtles - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2019年2月1日 · 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.
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 Arctic and...
Sea Turtles 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
2019年2月15日 · 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 | 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.
Sea turtle | Description, Species, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月28日 · 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.
Everything to Know About the Secret World of Sea Turtles
2024年3月6日 · Sea turtles are marine reptiles that have been navigating the world's oceans virtually unchanged for some 110 million years. They belong to the order Testudines and are known for their large shells, which offer protection from predators.
Sea Turtles - National Wildlife Federation
Sea turtles are reptiles remarkably suited to life in the sea. Their hydrodynamic shape, large size, and powerful front flippers allow them to dive to great depths and swim long distances. These front flippers are long, narrow, and winglike, while their hind flippers are shorter.