Sea Turtles

• An Introduction to Sea Turtles
  
• Why Care About Sea Turtles?
  
• Sea Turtle Species of the World
  
• Sea Turtle Nesting Sites Around the World
  
• Scientific Classification & Shell Patterns
  
• Species Identification Key
  
• General Behavior
  
• Nesting, Incubation & Emergence
  
• Migration & Navigation
  
• Conservation Strategies
  
• What to Do if You Encounter A Sea Turtle
  
• Frequently Asked Questions

Threats to Sea Turtles

• Threats Overview
  
• Harvest for Consumption
  
• Illegal Shell Trade
  
• Commercial Fishing
  
• Marine Debris
  
• Artificial Lighting
  
• Coastal Armoring
  
• Beach Nourishment & Dredging
  
• Beach Activities
  
• Invasive Species Predation
  
• Marine Pollution
  
• Climate Change
  

Species Information Pages

• Loggerhead Sea Turtle
  
• Green Sea Turtle
  
• Hawksbill Sea Turtle
  
• Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
  
• Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
  
• Flatback Sea Turtle
  
• Leatherback Sea Turtle

Sea Turtle Habitats

• Introduction to Coastal Habitats
  
• Beaches
  
• Brackish
  
• Nearshore
  
• Pelagic (Open Ocean)
  
• Threats to Sea Turtle Habitats

Find out what YOU can do to protect Sea Turtles and Coastal Habitats

Check out some images and video clips of sea turtles.

Now that you know all about sea turtles and their habitats:

• Sea Turtle Quiz
  
• Interactive Sea Turtle Quiz - Flash Version
  
• Coastal Habitat Quiz

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