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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Lohmann researches animal ocean migrants, like sea turtles and salmon, and authored a viewpoint article published alongside the new study.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
The waters here are home to spectacular marine wildlife, including humpback whales, manta rays, sea turtles, and one of the largest aggregations of whale sharks in the world, making this spot a Shangri-La for ocean lovers.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will decide where to transfer the 13 sea turtles — potential new locations include Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach and Zoo Miami.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Local cleanup operations risk further disturbance, particularly to nesting sea turtle habitats, said PBS NewsHour.
Caribbean island resorts and officials have declared states of emergency, investing in barriers, storage vessels, and extended cleanup work to limit the impact.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
The waters here are home to spectacular marine wildlife, including humpback whales, manta rays, sea turtles, and one of the largest aggregations of whale sharks in the world, making this spot a Shangri-La for ocean lovers.
—Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will decide where to transfer the 13 sea turtles — potential new locations include Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach and Zoo Miami.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Local cleanup operations risk further disturbance, particularly to nesting sea turtle habitats, said PBS NewsHour.
Caribbean island resorts and officials have declared states of emergency, investing in barriers, storage vessels, and extended cleanup work to limit the impact.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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