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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The concierge can also arrange a boating excursion to snorkel with sea turtles and see the famous swimming pigs at Eleuthera, among other things.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Researchers suspect the plesiosaur’s scaly skin would have helped the reptile propel itself through the water by giving its flippers a stiff trailing edge, similar to how today’s sea turtles move.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
While the Indian Ocean boasts iconic creatures spanning from the green sea turtle to the dugong, the manta ray has captivated cultures across the globe for centuries, earning a reputation for their large size and gentle disposition.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
That’s why the Georgia Sea Turtle Center—the only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility in the state—was established in 2007.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Researchers suspect the plesiosaur’s scaly skin would have helped the reptile propel itself through the water by giving its flippers a stiff trailing edge, similar to how today’s sea turtles move.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
While the Indian Ocean boasts iconic creatures spanning from the green sea turtle to the dugong, the manta ray has captivated cultures across the globe for centuries, earning a reputation for their large size and gentle disposition.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
That’s why the Georgia Sea Turtle Center—the only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility in the state—was established in 2007.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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