General Knowledge
What is a sea turtle?
Large air-breathing reptiles (cold blooded/ ectotherm) that live in tropical and sub-tropical seas all over the world.
Do sea turtles have lungs or gills?
Lungs
What can you do to help keep turtles healthy?
don't litter, leave nests alone, fill in holes at the beach, turn off hotel/house lights at night, etc.
What does is mean when you see a turtle on a reef?
Healthy & balanced ecosystem!
What three species of sea turtle can be seen in Grand Cayman?
Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead
What is one difference between a sea turtle and a tortoise?
Sea turtles live in the water & eat marine creatures, tortoises live on land and eat terrestrial food. Tortoises have feet and can hide in their shell, turtles have flippers and cannot go in their shell.
What should you do if you see a turtle while snorkeling?
Keep your distance and respectfully enjoy its beauty :)
Why are hawksbills important to the reef?
They feed on sponges, making sure they don't overgrow the coral
Which species of turtle is mainly vegetarian?
Green Sea Turtle!
What is another name for a sea turtles shell?
Carapace
Explain why light pollution can be harmful to turtles
Light disorients the turtles when they hatch and decreases their chances of making it to the sea safely
What is the role of a green sea turtle on the reef?
Lawnmowers of the sea!
Name a species of sea turtle that cannot be seen in Grand Cayman
flatback, leatherback, kemp's Ridley, olive Ridley.
Describe the general life cycle of a turtle
Hatch from egg, head out to open water to grow, come back to inshore waters to feed and eventually mate, females crawl on land to lay eggs in sand multiple times every few years.
If the sand gets too hot, will there be more female or male turtles that hatch?
Females. Hot chicks, cool dudes!
How are we connected to Sea Turtles in The Cayman Islands?
Las Tortugas, pictures on the money and flag, food source, see them when snorkelling :)