Sea turtles are reptiles that live in the ocean and on the beach. They have a hard shell that protects their body and four legs that are shaped like paddles.
There are seven known species of sea turtles throughout the world, including the green turtle, loggerhead turtle, hawksbill turtle, flatback turtle, Kemp's ridley turtle, olive ridley turtle, and leatherback turtle.
Sea turtles are important to the marine ecosystem as they help maintain the balance of other marine animal populations. Additionally, sea turtles also help maintain the sustainability of beach ecosystems as they consume plants and animals that live on the beach.
Unfortunately, sea turtles are currently endangered due to many factors such as climate change, plastic waste, hunting, and habitat destruction. Therefore, we need to protect and conserve sea turtle populations to ensure that they do not go extinct and continue to play a vital role in marine and beach ecosystems.
