Sea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, [3] are reptiles of the order Testudines and of the suborder Cryptodira.

Dec 16, 2025 · Sea turtle, any of seven species of marine turtles belonging to the families Dermochelyidae (leatherback sea turtles) and Cheloniidae (green turtles, flatback sea turtles, …

Feb 25, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Find out about sea turtles' oldest known ancestor, how certain adaptations may have helped the reptiles survive, and the conservation efforts being made to save them.

Jan 15, 2025 · Sea turtles, or marine turtles, are shelled reptiles with streamlined bodies found in all oceans except in polar regions. They belong to the order Testudines and superfamily Chelonioidea …

Jul 24, 2023 · Sea turtles are incredible and mysterious! Here we reveal the 11 most intriguing facts about sea turtles to demystify these curious creatures

There are seven species of sea turtles, which are marine reptiles that need to breathe air to survive. Six of the seven species are found in US waters, and the flatback turtle is only found in the Western Indo …

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