Sea Turtle fact sheets
Loggerhead Turtles (Caretta caretta)
Loggerheads were named for their relatively large heads, which support powerful jaws and enable them […]
Leatherback Turtles (Dermochelys coriacea)
The leatherback is the largest turtle–and one of the largest living reptiles–in the world. The […]
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
The hawksbill turtle is small to medium-sized compared to other sea turtle species. Their head […]
Kemp’s Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii)
Adult Kemp’s ridleys are considered the smallest marine turtle in the world. Their top shell […]
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Green turtles are the largest of all the hard-shelled sea turtles, but have a comparatively […]
Flatback Turtle (Natator depressus)
Of the seven species of sea turtles, the flatback turtle has the smallest distribution range, […]
Olive Ridley Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea)
The olive ridley is considered the most abundant sea turtle in the world, with an […]
