Sea Turtles: Wonders of the Sea
Sea turtles are the most amazing animals. They are the wonders of the ocean. They are running low in numbers and are endangered.
The sea turtles are amazing creatures of the ocean. They have been around for millions of years although they have stayed relatively the same, meaning little or no evolution. They spend the most of there time underwater rather than on the surface.
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Sea turtles have hard shells except for the leather-back species which has bony plates beneath its leathery skin. The leather back grows to 1.5 to 2m long and to around 1.5m wide. The leather-back species is listed as critically endangered.
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Most sea turtles spend the majority of their lives underwater, they can replenish their oxygen supply with a large breath. The green turtle can dive/submerge for around 4 – 5 minutes then renew oxygen within 1 – 3 seconds. Turtles can rest or sleep under water for around 7 hours, although the time they can submerge is much shorter.
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The sea turtles life expectancy is to be estimated at around 80 years. Most sea turtles have the same technique of making a nest. Sea turtles find a nice spot in the sand where they dig a hole. They will leave 150 – 200 eggs then go back into the ocean. They will be there for around two months when they hatch, most don’t make it into the ocean as the predators are used to this and wait upon beaches.
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All species of sea turtles are an endangered species with all the hunting from poachers and the black market business of turtle shell. They are in extreme risk of extinction and we have to help save them now.
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39 Responses to “Sea Turtles: Wonders of the Sea”
On March 10, 2009 at 4:34 am
Another well researched article, denus.
On March 10, 2009 at 5:14 am
Another wonderful post.
On March 10, 2009 at 5:27 am
Nice turtles!
On March 10, 2009 at 5:28 am
Great piece and well organized.
On March 10, 2009 at 6:03 am
Sea Turtles are such beautiful creatures. When we were out on the reef in Australia we followed one while we were snorkling. It was a wonderful experience.
It is a shame that they are now on the endangered list!
On March 10, 2009 at 6:13 am
Great post! We need to save the sea turtles!
On March 10, 2009 at 6:31 am
Yes denus sea turtles are amazing creatures i just did an article on them at helium they are fasinating. Great article excellent information.
On March 10, 2009 at 7:00 am
Beautiful creatures!
On March 10, 2009 at 7:04 am
nice work! i loved the pictures. very interesting!
On March 10, 2009 at 7:12 am
I had the luxury of swimming with a sea turtle when I was snorkeling Hanauma Bay in Honolulu, HI. I had gone over the reef during high tide and was trying to get back over(foolish as there was a communications channel that I could have used) the reef as the tide was letting out. So there I was struggling and fighting just to maintain position when I look to my left and there was a sea turtle. For every dozen strokes I would make it would make one or two. It swam fairly close, maybe 12 feet away, and would swim to my left, then around to my right, then back to the left. Needless to say it was one of the most amazing experience of my life.
On March 10, 2009 at 7:33 am
well researched and informative article
On March 10, 2009 at 8:43 am
Amazing article! loved the pictures too. I wish I could do what Garth has done. You are doing a good job by creating awareness about this dying species. It is our duty to conserve nature.
On March 10, 2009 at 9:32 am
A very well informed article and I like the pictures with it. Thanks for sharing.
On March 10, 2009 at 10:18 am
You’re like our very own National Geographic!
On March 10, 2009 at 11:37 am
Alina Beck is right Denus- maybe you should have your own t.v channel.
Great article.
On March 10, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Aw, the turtle pics are so cute! Very good article, Dean.
On March 10, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Poor sea turtles. They are such magnificent creatures. Great post.
On March 10, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Well done. It’s great that you call people to rescue these amazing animals from extinction.
On March 10, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Well done….we all need to be more aware of natures balance.
On March 10, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I love sea turtles! I love how they’re banning people from bugging the little baby ones. I hate it when something dies because of someone’s stupidity.
On March 10, 2009 at 7:57 pm
They are wonderful creatures…nice post and great photos, thanks.
On March 10, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Sea Turtles are amazing. I would love to swim with them. They are beautiful creatures.
On March 10, 2009 at 9:09 pm
These are such amazing creatures
On March 10, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Gracias! Interesting!
On March 10, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I love turtles! These are pretty pictures!
On March 11, 2009 at 4:26 am
the power of the internet!!
I really learned something from your article, writing and pictures
Thanks – revivor
On March 11, 2009 at 12:01 pm
You always have the best pictures! My three year old loved this one. Thanks.
On March 11, 2009 at 1:11 pm
great pics.. back to biology class eh dean?
On March 11, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Nice article!
On March 12, 2009 at 3:26 am
Excellent article..thanks
On March 12, 2009 at 11:50 am
Very nice collection of turtles. Thanks for sharing.
On March 12, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I like this. I will send you a video on stumble you may like.
On March 12, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Absolutely stunning photos and extremely relevant piece.
On March 13, 2009 at 6:49 pm
kewl!
On March 13, 2009 at 6:51 pm
kewl!
On March 20, 2009 at 3:29 pm
i think we are obliged in every way to save these creatures…they r weirdly beautiful n jus sooo calmmm…
nice one denus!!
On March 22, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Intersting article, enjoyed reading it. Great pictures!
On April 4, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Another great article,beautiful pictures.TRhere was a few thingsa in yourarticle I didnt know ,but does now.
On October 5, 2009 at 8:59 am
This is probably one of my favorite articles,because it deals with sea life.
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