sea turtle
noun
: any of two families (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) of widely distributed marine turtles that have the feet modified into paddles and that include the green turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead, and ridley
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The company also partners with Sea Turtle Inc., a local nonprofit focused on sea turtle conservation, and sends workers to pick up litter around Boca Chica, according to the website.
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Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Rising ocean temperatures push sea turtles north during warm months, which increases the chance of them getting stranded in the fall.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Its 66 miles of pristine coastline shelter the rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle and more than 380 bird species, while offering its human visitors ample opportunities for walking, swimming, and birdwatching.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Fun fact: Two thirds of St. John is designated as the Virgin Islands National Park, which offers activities like snorkeling among sea turtles and other marine life.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Rising ocean temperatures push sea turtles north during warm months, which increases the chance of them getting stranded in the fall.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Its 66 miles of pristine coastline shelter the rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle and more than 380 bird species, while offering its human visitors ample opportunities for walking, swimming, and birdwatching.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Fun fact: Two thirds of St. John is designated as the Virgin Islands National Park, which offers activities like snorkeling among sea turtles and other marine life.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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