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Deep Sea Turtles
Sea
turtles are
large shelled reptiles that breath air and live in the
ocean. They are adapted for life in marine waters.
They swim and steer with their front and hind limbs that are
flippers. They also have tear ducts in their eyes that allow
them to excrete salt.
Species
of sea turtles that are commonly found in
Florida's waters include the Atlantic green, loggerhead,
Kemp's ridley, hawksbill and leatherback. Different
sea turtles eat different foods
Major
threats to sea turtles include loss of beach
habitat due to development and accidental death in fishing
nets.
 Green Sea Turtle
Kemp's Ridley sea turtle
Leatherback Sea Turtles
Eastern Snake-necked Turtle
Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Hawkbill Sea Turtle
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