Like all reptiles, sea turtles breathe air — yet they are remarkably suited for a life spent in the ocean. Their bodies are sleek and hydrodynamic, and their large flippers make them efficient swimmers. These ancient creatures inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean waters across the globe.
Of the seven known species of sea turtles in the world, six of them can be found in waters belonging to the United States. Those species are the green, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, leatherback, loggerhead, and olive ridley sea turtles.
