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Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricate
Hawksbill sea turtles are known for their spectacularly-colored shells. Learn more about ocean wildlife with these factsheets.
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Lepidochelys olivacea
Like their cousins, the Kemp’s ridley, Olive ridley sea turtles are relatively small sea turtles. They can grow up to 2.5 feet and weigh about 100 pounds.
Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas
Green sea turtles need to be close to the sun to stay warm, you can find them swimming in shallow waters near the surface or laying on land.
Leatherback Sea Turtle Dermochelys coriacea
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest sea turtle in the world! They can grow up to seven feet and weigh more than 2,000 pounds.
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Lepidochelys kempii
Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the world’s most endangered sea turtle, with an estimated worldwide female nesting population of just 1,000.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Caretta caretta
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.
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