Making a positive difference for sea turtles in your area is as simple as following the SEVEN easy steps we have outlined below.
| Turtle Name | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Green Sea | Chelonia mydas |
| Hawksbill | Eretmochelys imbricata |
| Kemp's Ridley | Lepidochelys kempii |
| Leatherback | Dermochelys coriacea |
| Loggerhead | Caretta caretta |
| Flatback | Natator depressus |
| Olive Ridley | Lepidochelys olivacea |
Sea turtles may have survived the mass extinction of the dinosaurs, but human activities are proving too much for many species that inhabit waters to endure.
The following are the threats that the Sea Turtles pose:
A lot of valuable information about Sea Turtles can be found at the SEETurtles.org website. The site will also guide you about the ways to conserve the Turtles.