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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 Fact Pages (General Information, Nesting Site & Range Map)

• 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 video clips of sea turtles from CCC's video Tortuguero: Land of the 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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