Kemp's Ridley Turtle - NOAA Fisheries
Kemp's ridleys are the smallest sea turtle in the world. They are primarily found in the Gulf of Mexico while juveniles can be found in the Atlantic as far north as Nova Scotia. Bycatch …
Olive Ridley Turtle - NOAA Fisheries
2022年9月27日 · The olive ridley gets its name from the olive green color of its heart-shaped shell. The species is among the smallest of the world's sea turtles. On some beaches, …
Hawksbill Turtle - NOAA Fisheries
2024年2月14日 · Hawksbill sea turtles inhabit the tropical and sub-tropical waters of all of the world’s major oceans. Hawksbills get their name from their unique beak-like mouth, which …
Leatherback Turtle - NOAA Fisheries
2024年1月17日 · The leatherback sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world. They are the only species of sea turtle that lack scales and a hard shell. They are named for their tough rubbery …
Fun Facts About Terrific Sea Turtles | NOAA Fisheries
Terrific Sea Turtles. Last updated by Northeast Fisheries Science Center on 05/03/2022. All six species of turtles in U.S. waters are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Here you …
Green Turtle - NOAA Fisheries
2023年7月18日 · Green turtles are the largest of all the hard-shelled sea turtles, but have a comparatively small head. A typical adult is 3 to 4 feet long and weighs 300 to 350 pounds. …
Sea Turtles - NOAA Fisheries
There are six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act. Learn more about sea turtles and the work of NOAA Fisheries …
10 Tremendous Turtle Facts - NOAA Fisheries
2020年6月15日 · 10 Tremendous Turtle Facts. Sea turtles are amazing creatures. To celebrate Sea Turtle Week, check out these tremendous turtle facts to learn something new. 1. Green …
7 Sea Turtle Facts for the Ocean Lover - NOAA Fisheries
2022年6月13日 · This nesting behavior is designed to swamp natural predators which ensures that enough eggs and hatchlings will survive to keep the population stable. Kemp’s ridley and …
Hawksbill Sea Turtles Are Truly Hawaiʻi Locals | NOAA Fisheries
2020年7月20日 · A team of NOAA researchers and collaborators recently shed light on the small population of endangered hawksbill sea turtles in Hawaiʻi. Their study revealed that most …