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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Professor by night, park ranger by day, protector of sea turtles always.
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Taylor Hagood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
This area is an important location for sea turtle nesting, so be sure to keep an eye out for any warning signs on the sand, and waves can get quite big here, so swim with caution.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 July 2025
The large holes also present a threat to wildlife — specifically sea turtles.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Surfers can surf several types of breaks within close proximity, while animal lovers can look for howler monkeys and nesting sea turtles or ride a horse along the two-mile-plus beach.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Taylor Hagood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
This area is an important location for sea turtle nesting, so be sure to keep an eye out for any warning signs on the sand, and waves can get quite big here, so swim with caution.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 July 2025
The large holes also present a threat to wildlife — specifically sea turtles.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Surfers can surf several types of breaks within close proximity, while animal lovers can look for howler monkeys and nesting sea turtles or ride a horse along the two-mile-plus beach.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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