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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Amid an unprecedented cold snap in the Upper Florida Keys, six juvenile green sea turtles were discovered debilitated by frigid waters and are now undergoing intensive care at the Turtle Hospital in Marathon.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The property features 600 feet of private waterfront—Le Sereno is one of the few hotels that only allows hotel guests to use their beach club—and children will scramble to snorkel with sea turtles, who swim freely in the bay.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Follow stone markers along the seafloor of the 650-foot trail, witnessing friendly sea turtles and a kaleidoscope of colorful fish living amongst a healthy coral reef system.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Grand Cayman is known for its natural features, like the white sands of Seven Mile Beach; diverse wildlife, including stingrays, sea turtles and rare blue iguanas; and high-end shopping and culinary experiences.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The property features 600 feet of private waterfront—Le Sereno is one of the few hotels that only allows hotel guests to use their beach club—and children will scramble to snorkel with sea turtles, who swim freely in the bay.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Follow stone markers along the seafloor of the 650-foot trail, witnessing friendly sea turtles and a kaleidoscope of colorful fish living amongst a healthy coral reef system.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Grand Cayman is known for its natural features, like the white sands of Seven Mile Beach; diverse wildlife, including stingrays, sea turtles and rare blue iguanas; and high-end shopping and culinary experiences.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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