Types of Sea Turtles
Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Weighing between 155 and 375 pounds, Loggerhead Sea Turtles prefer to feed in coastal bays and estuaries in areas like the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Their typical diet consists of horseshoe crabs, clams and mussels. A Loggerhead is known for it’s large head and their powerful jaw muscles is what helps them easily crush the shellfish. They are currently listed as a threatened species and will likely become endangered in the future.
Green Sea Turtles
Green Sea Turtles
A Green sea turtle can be spotted because of the single scales in front of its eyes compared to the others that have two pairs. They are usually spotted near the coastline and live in bays and protected shores which explains their diet. A green sea turtle most eats grass and algae. Adults weigh between 240 and 420 pounds.
Hawksbill Sea Turtles
Hawksbill Sea Turtles
Hawksbills are found mainly throughout the world’s tropical oceans and predominantly in coral reefs. Their diet consists of both plants and animals but mainly feed on sea sponges. They are known for their “tortoise shell”, which causes them to face the threat of being hunted. Many are found in the west Atlantic, Indian, and Indo-Pacific Oceans. Hawksbills are on the smaller side weighing from 100 to 150 pounds.