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Sea Turtles

Sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean, but females come ashore to lay their eggs in sand. Baby turtles then hatch and race to the sea.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

Some sea turtles can travel thousands of kilometres across the ocean to return to the beach where they were born.

All about Sea Turtles

Sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean, but females return to sandy beaches to lay eggs. Hatchlings then race to the sea.

Many sea turtle species are endangered, so beaches and nesting sites are often protected.

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Real-life uses of Sea Turtles

  • Teaching about migration
  • Protecting nesting beaches
  • Studying ocean habitats

Frequently asked questions about Sea Turtles

Where do sea turtles lay eggs?

On sandy beaches.

What happens after hatching?

Baby turtles head to the sea.