Many things in this little book about Sea Turtles of which I was not aware. For example, there are six different types of sea turtles. Five types have shells, but one type, the largest type of sea turtle, does not have a shell. This is the leatherback. Instead of a shell it has rubbery skin with bones underneath. The Kemp Ridley is the smallest sea turtle. It is also the most endangered. The Olive Ridley has an olive color. The flat back has the flattest body. The green turtle is the only sea turtle which likes to warm itself in the sand on the beach. The hawksbill usually stays closer to the surface. Turtles are reptiles. The breath like we do. They must stay close to the surface, but some can dive very far down. However they must resurface to take another breath. Some things we can do to help turtles, pick up trash on the beach and don't let trash get in the ocean. Flying balloons by the ocean can be especially bad. Help pick up trash. Turn of unnecessary lights by the ocean as lights can confuse the turtles. Follow warning signs about turtle hatching areas. Stay away. You can accidentally step on a nest. Tell others about turtles and how to keep them safe.
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