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

Jan 11, 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, …

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.

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 …

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 …

Feb 1, 2019 · 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 …

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

Sep 24, 2024 · Sea turtles are ancient mariners swimming in the world’s oceans for over 100 million years. These captivating reptiles are symbols of marine biodiversity and crucial players …

1 day ago · On Saturday, Feb. 1, nearly 350 green sea turtles were released back into the Gulf of Mexico by the Texas State Aquarium.

3 days ago · The reptiles, an endangered species, were incapacitated when the water temperature plummeted after a rare winter storm hit the Panhandle last week.