sea turtle
noun
: any of two families (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) of widely distributed marine turtles that have the feet modified into paddles and that include the green turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead, and ridley
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That goes for the underwater landscape too: March is a great time to visit Lord Howe Island, says Cooper of Red Savannah, where the waters offer excellent visibility for snorkelers and divers looking to see coral gardens, tropical fish, and even green sea turtles.
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
The island is one of the most important nesting spots for loggerhead sea turtles, according to the FSU Marine Turtle Research Ecology and Conservation Group.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Researchers led by a University of Arkansas professor received a $1.47 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study skin microbiomes of marine animals, including sea turtles and whales.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
The Tennessee Aquarium is home to 10,000 animals representing over 800 species of marine life, including green sea turtles, pufferfish, and penguins.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
The island is one of the most important nesting spots for loggerhead sea turtles, according to the FSU Marine Turtle Research Ecology and Conservation Group.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Researchers led by a University of Arkansas professor received a $1.47 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study skin microbiomes of marine animals, including sea turtles and whales.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
The Tennessee Aquarium is home to 10,000 animals representing over 800 species of marine life, including green sea turtles, pufferfish, and penguins.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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