Species

Caretta caretta
Caretta caretta

The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. The average loggerhead measures around 90 cm long when fully grown, although larger specimens of up to 280 cm have been discovered. he skin ranges from yellow to brown in color, and the shell is typically reddish-brown.

Chelonia mydas
Chelonia mydas

The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as black sea turtle, is a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia. Its range extends throughout tropical and subtropical seas around the world, with two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Dermochelys coriacea
Dermochelys coriacea

The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle or leathery turtle, is the largest of all living turtles and is the fourth-heaviest modern reptile behind three crocodilians. It is the only living species in the genus Dermochelys and family Dermochelyidae.

Eretmochelys imbricata
Eretmochelys imbricata

The hawksbill's appearance is similar to that of other marine turtles. In general it has a flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like arms, adapted for swimming in the open ocean. E. imbricata is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp, curving beak with prominent tomium, and the saw-like appearance of its shell margins.

Lepidochelys kempii
Lepidochelys kempii

Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), or Atlantic ridley sea turtle is the rarest sea turtle and is critically endangered. It is one of two living species in the genus Lepidochelys (the other one being L. olivacea, the olive ridley sea turtle). At sea, this species has the ability to dive to great depths.

Lepidochelys olivacea
Lepidochelys olivacea

The olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle, is a medium-sized species of sea turtle found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.The olive ridley is a small sea turtle, with an adult carapace length averaging 60 to 70 cm.

Natator depressus
Natator depressus

The flatback sea turtle (Natator depressus) is a sea turtle endemic to the continental shelf of Australia. The flatback turtle belongs to the sea turtle superfamily Cheloniidae and is the only species found in the genus Natator. Its common name comes from its flattened carapace compared to other species of sea turtle.