Adults of most species are found in shallow, coastal waters, bays, lagoons, and estuaries. Some also venture into the open sea. Juveniles of some species may be found in bays and estuaries, as well as …

Dec 16, 2025 · With some exception, most sea turtles are carnivorous and prefer warm, coastal marine environments. The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) inhabits pelagic (open ocean) …

In 2022, the giant fossil species Leviathanochelys was described from Spain. This species inhabited the oceans covering Europe in the Late Cretaceous and rivaled the concurrent giant protostegids such …

Jan 15, 2025 · They are found in all oceans (except in the polar regions) but prefer inhabiting the waters that lie above continental shelves. However, some species show regional localization.

Feb 25, 2025 · Sea turtles breathe air, like all reptiles, and have streamlined bodies with large flippers. They are well adapted to life in the ocean and inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean waters around …

Sea turtles are reptiles remarkably suited to life in the sea. Their hydrodynamic shape, large size, and powerful front flippers allow them to dive to great depths and swim long distances.

Aug 16, 2025 · Discover the dynamic global map of sea turtle habitats, revealing where these ancient mariners live and journey.

Feb 23, 2024 · Sea turtles inhabit tropical and subtropical waters around the world, but in the case of the leatherback turtle, it reaches the cold waters of Alaska and the European Arctic occasionally.

Sea turtles are large, air-breathing reptiles that inhabit tropical and subtropical seas throughout the world. Their shells consist of an upper part (carapace) and a lower section (plastron).

Seven different species of sea (or marine) turtles grace our ocean waters, from the shallow seagrass beds of the Indian Ocean to the colorful reefs of the Coral Triangle and the sandy beaches of the …