US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
Seven species of marine turtles navigate the oceans. Six of these seven species are considered endangered. Learn about the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 and a little about these ancient animals and the threats to their existence.
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World Wildlife Federation: Sea Turtle: Loggerhead Turtle
This nicely illustrated description of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle provides conservation information about this marine reptile.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Leatherback Sea Turtles
Children will enjoy this engaging profile of Leatherback sea turtles, an endangered species.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Western Pond Turtle
Meet the Western Pond Turtle and discover unique facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and conservation.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Sea Turtles and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
After researching and comparing five species of sea turtles, students look at how they were affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Then they learn about efforts to relocate wildlife after an environmental disaster such as this, and...
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Eastern Box Turtle
This resource offers information about the Eastern Box Turtle, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
US Navy
Office of Naval Research: Green Sea Turtle
This very thorough site examines the physical characteristics, adaptations and current research associated with the Green Sea Turtle. A quick quiz is also a part of this site.
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Canadian Sea Turtle Network
This organization is dedicated to endangered sea turtles by educating fishermen, boat operators, and the interested public. Site has some basic information about their research on the leatherback turtles in the Research sections. It...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Ocean Life: Earthwatch Field Sites (Sea Turtles & Dolphins)
Discover the field sites scientists have visited to study sea turtles and dolphins. Read their reports and view pictures of the turtles and dolphins to learn all about these mammals.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Green Sea Turtle
Explore the exciting world of the green sea turtle by uncovering details about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, conservation status, and classification through videos, photos, descriptions, and external links.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Turtle
Read biological facts and conservation information about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Find out about the main threats to the turtles and what is being down to help.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Saving Animals From Extinction: Ahoy! A Turtle at Sea
Learn some facts about sea turtles in this book. Includes audio narration in English and Spanish with text in English.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Using Multiple Sources: Sea Turtle Populations
In this science-themed literacy lesson, students learn how to identify the central idea and key details in an article about sea turtles.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Read about early struggles between Americans and the Mexican government in this article from the Texas State Library. The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were made by rebels against Mexican rule. Click on the document to enlarge it and to read...
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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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