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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Officials urge the public to report strandings of marine mammals and sea turtles by calling 631-369-9829.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Any sightings of sick, injured or deceased whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles should be reported the NYS Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline at (631) 369-9829.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Environmental authorities have identified six species, including sea turtles, birds and fish, that were contaminated by the spill.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Sea turtles March 1 marked the beginning of sea turtle nesting season.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Any sightings of sick, injured or deceased whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles should be reported the NYS Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline at (631) 369-9829.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Environmental authorities have identified six species, including sea turtles, birds and fish, that were contaminated by the spill.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Sea turtles March 1 marked the beginning of sea turtle nesting season.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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