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HAPPY #SeaTurtleWeek GREEN TURTLE DAY!
The world's largest hard-shelled sea turtle spends its days tending underwater gardens.
Just out here saving seagrass meadows one bite at a time. 🌱🌊
seaturtleweek.com/green-turt…
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Jun 13
It's Hawksbill Day for #SeaTurtleWeek!
Their narrow head and sharp, bird-like beak let them reach deep into cracks and crevices in coral reefs to find food— dining almost exclusively on sponges.
Learn more 👇
seaturtleweek.com/hawksbill-…
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A friendly reminder as #SeaTurtleWeek continues: we're raising $10,000 for sea turtle conservation.
Every donation will be MATCHED up to $5,000!
🔗 seeturtles.org/give-stw
#SEETurtles #TurtleConservation #MatchChallenge
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Jun 13
Happy Hawksbill day for #SeaTurtleWeek!
Hawksbills are named for their sharp, bird-like beaks, which help them reach into reef crevices to feed on sponges.
Females may nest up to 4 times per season, laying ~140 eggs each time.
Learn more: seeturtles.org/hawksbill-tur…
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Jun 13
Day 5 of #SeaTurtleWeek: Entanglement in Fishing Gear
Sea turtles and other marine animals can become accidentally caught in fishing nets and lines, leading to injury, entanglement, and drowning.
Learn more about this threat: seaturtleweek.com/
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"This reckless dismantling of these tools is irresponsible and is going to undermine our ability to predict and prepare for what's coming in the near future and in the long-term," says Gib Brogan, Oceana Campaign Director.
Read more from @Newsweek below:
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Jun 12
Happy Loggerhead Day for #SeaTurtleWeek!
Loggerheads are basically ocean tanks. Big head = crazy strong jaws so they can crush stuff like whelks & conch. 🐚😳
Learn more about them here ⤵️
seaturtleweek.com/loggerhead…
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Jun 11
What do you know about the Olive ridley?
Want to learn more for #SeaTurtleWeek?
Check out: seaturtleweek.com/olive-ridl…
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Jun 10
Pollution threatens sea turtles at every stage of life.
These pollutants can cause immediate harm or build up in their tissues over time, weakening their immune systems, spreading disease, and even leading to death.
🔗 Learn more: seaturtleweek.com/ocean-poll…
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Jun 10
Happy Kemp's Ridley Day for #SeaTurtleWeek 2026!
Kemp’s ridleys are the only species that nests primarily during the day. They also nest in mass similar to their relative the olive ridley (also known as an arribada).
More ➡️ seaturtleweek.com/kemps-ridl…
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Jun 10
Most people know the hawksbill sea turtle for its shell, but there’s more.
Its sharp beak helps it hunt sponges in reef crevices.
Adults are 100–200 lbs, 2–3 ft long, and nest on remote beaches, laying ~140 eggs per nest.
Learn more: seeturtles.org/hawksbill-tur…
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Jun 10
Coastal Development Puts Sea Turtles at Risk.
🔗 Learn how to help protect sea turtles: seaturtleweek.com
#SeaTurtleWeek
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Happy Flatback Day for #SeaTurtleWeek 2026!
Did you know that saltwater crocodiles — the largest reptile on earth — sometimes prey on flatbacks.
Learn more about the flatback here 👇
seaturtleweek.com/flatback-d…
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Jun 8
Watching these eggs drop into the sand feels stressful… what if they break? 🥚
But they’re built for it. Soft, leathery shells bend instead of crack and let oxygen in as embryos grow. Hatchlings use a tiny egg tooth (caruncle) to break out, then take days to reach the surface.
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Jun 8
Kicking off #SeaTurtleWeek on World Ocean Day! 🌊
Sea turtles have been swimming our oceans for more than 100 million years. Their future depends on healthy oceans. And after 100 million years, they deserve a fighting chance.
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Jun 7
#SeaTurtleWeek is almost here!
We're raising $10,000 for sea turtle conservation, and every donation is MATCHED up to $5,000.
Your gift helps protect hatchlings, clean nesting beaches, fight the illegal turtle shell trade, and more.
🔗 seeturtles.org/give-stw
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With #SeaTurtleWeek almost here, we're highlighting a major threat to sea turtles: fisheries bycatch.
New research found that sea turtles often avoid nets they can see, suggesting visual cues are important.
Read more 👇
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Jun 5
Fun Fact Friday!
Sea turtle sex is set by sand temperature. Warmer nests = more females, cooler = more males.
This is temperature-dependent sex determination, where heat affects hormones during development .
Read more: seaturtlestatus.org/articles…
📷: Bethany Augliere
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Summer travel season is almost here — just remember the turtles when you go. 🐢
Before your next beach trip, check out the @see_turtles Turtle Travel Guide for simple ways to reduce your impact.
Read here 👇
seeturtles.org/turtle-watchi…
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