Sea turtles have existed millions of years ago, since the time of the dinosaurs. They can lay more than 150 eggs at a time. The sex of small turtles is temperature dependent. They use the earth´s magnetic fields to navigate. Green turtles live in tropical/subtropical coastal waters around the world.

STATUS: Endangered

CURRENT POPULATION TREND: Decreasing

BIGGEST THREATS:

• fisheries bycatch
• habitat loss
• overharvesting and Illegal trade

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chelonia mydas

WEIGHT: up to 700 pounds

LENGHT: up to 5 feet

HABITATS: Oceans...

THE SEA TURTLE FAMILY:

• Green Turtle
• Olive Ridley Turtle
• Kemp´s Ridley Turtle
• Hawksbill Turtle
• Flatback Turtle
• Loggerhead Turtle
• Leatherback Turtle

All seven sea turtle species are in danger of extinction!

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