Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Gulf of Maine Aquarium: All About Turtles
A very informative site that delves into the parts of turtle, turtle defense, and the different turtle species. Descriptions are accompanied by pictures.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Sea Turtle
A concise site that describes various sea turtles. A general description of the sea turtles life span, range, food, behavior and offspring is included.
Other
Kidz Korner: Sea Turtles for Kids
This site provides an extensive list of sea turtle sites and includes "Turtle Trax" coloring pages that younger students can print out to color.
NOAA
Noaa: Marine Turtles
The NOAA Fisheries gives a brief overview of the conservation efforts, threat, and the status of the seven marine turtle species. Be sure to click on the individual species to get more information.
Other
Field Trip Earth: Obx Sea Turtles: Atlantic Sea Turtles
Field Trip Earth takes a fascinating look at the Atlantic Sea Turtles (Green, Leatherback, Loggerhead, and Kemp's ridley), all of which are threatened or endangered. Join researchers as they track migration, investigate nesting...
Other
New England Aquarium: Saving Sea Turtles
Find out what the New England Aquarium is doing to save sea turtles and the obstacles turtles encounter as they make their way to the ocean. Also follow Munchkin's journey, a loggerhead sea turtle.
Other
Sea Turtle Conservancy: Information About Sea Turtles: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
An organized snapshot of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Find out some biological information as well as the conservation status about this marine reptile.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Turtles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Turtles are reptiles in the order Testudines. Most turtle bodies are covered by a special shell developed from their ribs. About 300 species are alive today, and...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Read about the current status of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. This article takes an in-depth look at the conservations status and efforts underway to stop the decline in the turtle population.
BBC
Bbc: Science and Nature: Animals on the Edge: Marine Turtles
Get an overview of the problems facing marine turtles. What is threatening them, and what actions can you take to solve this problem.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Sea Turtles
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Sea Turtle. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Leatherback Sea Turtle O Logy Card
Flip this interactive OLogy card to learn about the leatherback sea turtle. Find fast facts, questions and answers, and other bite-size pieces of information.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Read facts about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Also learn about its conservation status and current efforts to save and protect this species in the wild.
Read Works
Read Works: Traveling Turtles
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that asks the reader to make predictions about the lives of loggerhead sea turtles. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Green Sea Turtle
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, and physical characteristics of the Green Sea Turtle. Sea Turtles can be viewed live on the webcam.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: River Turtle (Emydidae)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the river turtle. Discusses the main species and where they are found, physical features, diet, reproductive behavior, and their precarious existence due to threats they face from humans.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sea Turtle (Chelonioidea)
Provides photographs and a fact card about sea turtles. Discusses where they are found, the different species, egg-laying behavior, threats, diet, migration, reproduction, predators, and size.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Eastern Box Turtle
A captivating look at the Eastern Box Turtle. Information includes what it looks like, where it lives, what it eats, how often it reproduces, and more.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Alligator Snapping Turtle
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Razorback Musk Turtle
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Razorback Musk Turtle.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Flatback Sea Turtles
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the flatback sea turtle with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Green Sea Turtles
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Green Sea Turtles with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.14 Turtles
Learn about the characteristics and behaviors of turtles.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Survival of the Sea Turtle
Video describes the struggle of infant sea turtles as they deal with hazards and predators in their environment. [4:26] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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