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

2025年1月11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).

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.

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...

2019年2月1日 · 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 the world.

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 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.

2025年1月15日 · 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 (under the suborder Cryptodira).

3 天之前 · This Review takes stock of global sea turtle populations, summarizing the dominant threats and most effective conservation interventions.

Sea turtles are marine reptiles with streamlined bodies and large flippers that are well-adapted to life in the ocean. Six species are found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act.