Sea Turtle Species
How many types of sea turtles are there?
Seven
What sea turtle has a soft shell?
Leatherback sea turtle
where do sea turtles live?
The ocean
What is the biggest species of sea turtle?
Leatherback
What is another word for shell
Carapace
What temperature water do sea turtles live in?
warm, tropical waters
what type of sea turtle was on the brink of extinction?
Kemp's Ridley
Why is the green sea turtle called "green," when it's shell is brown?
Their skin is pigmented green, because of their vegetarian diet.
what do juvenile sea turtles eat?
They are omnivores, eating foods like sea worms, algae, and sea grasses.
Name all of the species of sea turtles
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, Green sea turtle, Leatherback sea turtle, Loggerhead sea turtle, Hawksbill sea turtle, Olive Ridley sea turtle, Flatback sea turtle
What adaptations to turtles have to water?
Flippers or webbed feet, and an aerodynamic shell
What do adult sea turtles eat?
They are herbivores, eating foods consisting of sea grass, algae, and other marine plants.
BONUS: This was not mentioned in the slides or video. What happens to sea turtles in cold water?
They get cold stunned, which means their heart rate slows down.