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Turtles
Green Sea Turtle
Scientific Name:
Chelonia mydas
Types:
One of the largest sea turtle species.
Habitat:
Shallow coastal areas, seagrass beds, and coral reefs.
Diet:
Seagrass, algae, and occasionally jellyfish.
Reproduction:
Sexual; females lay eggs on sandy beaches, returning to the same nesting sites every few years.
Spotting Tips:
Look for a smooth, oval shell with brown and olive hues, often grazing on seagrass.
Countries:
Found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, including Australia, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Scientific Name:
Eretmochelys imbricata
Types:
Critically endangered species known for its beautiful shell.
Habitat:
Coral reefs, lagoons, and rocky coastal areas.
Diet:
Sponges, jellyfish, anemones, and other invertebrates.
Reproduction:
Sexual; females nest on tropical beaches, laying multiple clutches of eggs.
Spotting Tips:
Look for a pointed, narrow beak and a shell with overlapping, colorful scales.
Countries:
Found in tropical waters worldwide, including the Caribbean, Seychelles, Indonesia, and Australia.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Scientific Name:
Caretta caretta
Types:
Large-headed sea turtle species.
Habitat:
Coastal bays, estuaries, and open ocean.
Diet:
Crabs, mollusks, jellyfish, and fish.
Reproduction:
Sexual; females return to nest on sandy beaches, often where they were born.
Spotting Tips:
Look for its large, broad head and reddish-brown shell with a rugged appearance.
Countries:
Found in subtropical and temperate waters globally, including the U.S. East Coast, Japan, and the Mediterranean.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Scientific Name:
Dermochelys coriacea
Types:
The largest and deepest-diving sea turtle species.
Habitat:
Open ocean, often in cooler waters.
Diet:
Jellyfish and other soft-bodied invertebrates.
Reproduction:
Sexual; females nest on tropical beaches, laying large clutches of eggs.
Spotting Tips:
Look for its large size, smooth, leathery shell with ridges and white spots.
Countries:
Found globally in tropical to subpolar waters, including the U.S. West Coast, Canada, and South Africa.