- Scientific Name: Dermochelys Coriacea
- Mass: 300-640 kg (660-1,410 lbs)
- Length: 1.4-1.8 m (4.5-6 ft)
- Lifespan: 45-50 years
- Diet: gelatinous zooplankton
These are the largest turtles on earth!
- Scientific Name: Chelonia Mydas
- Mass: 110-180 kg (250-400 lbs)
- Length: 0.6-1.2 m (2-4 ft)
- Lifespan: 80-100 years
- Diet: Seagrasses and Algae
A green sea turtle is most easily recognized by its top shell.
- Scientific Name: Lepidochelys Olivacea
- Mass: 36-45 kg (80-100 lbs)
- Length: 0.6-0.7 m (2-2.5 ft)
- Lifespan: 30-50 years
- Diet: algae, lobster, crabs, tunicates, mollusks, shrimp, and fish
Olive Ridleys are considered the most abundant sea turtle in the world.
- Scientific Name: Eretmochelys Imbricata
- Mass: 45-68 kg (100-150 lbs)
- Length: 60-106 cm (2-3.5 ft)
- Lifespan: 50-60 years
- Diet: sponges
The hawksbill sea turtle is a small, agile turtle with an oval-shaped body.
- Scientific Name: Caretta Caretta
- Mass: 90-160 kg (200 to 350 lb)
- Length: 76-106 cm (2.5-3.5 ft)
- Lifespan: 70-80 years
- Diet: crustaceans, fish, and other marine animals
Loggerheads are named for their relatively large heads.