A sea turtle face as the reptile swims in the ocean.

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Sea Turtle Overview

Curious about sea turtles? Learn everything to know about these marine reptiles here.

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A marine iguana looks off in the distance.

Marine Iguanas: One Species at a Time

A juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle emerges from the nest

Taking the Temperature of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Two baby olive ridley sea turtles.

Surveying Life On Sea Turtles

A Kemp's Ridley sea turtle is returned to the ocean.

Images: Conserving Endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles

A screenshot from the video "Turtle and Seagrass" with a turtle swimming through seagrass.

Turtle and Seagrass

Are You An Educator?

At Smithsonian Ocean, we have lesson plans, activities, and resources to help you engage your students in the wonders of our oceans.

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Hawaiian monk seals are among the wildlife found within the Papahānaumokuākea World Heritage Site.

Backbone of Biodiversity at Risk

sea turtles in a cage

Marine Forensics

A screenshot from video showing a sea turtle on the sand.

Sea Turtles Return to the Sea

a sea turtle eats a jellyfish

A Tasty Meal

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