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Sea Turtle List

The following sea turtles are found within the coral cap region of the sanctuary (0-130 ft, 0-40m deep). Common names are listed, if known.

Sea Turtles
Common Name Scientific Name

Loggerhead Turtle
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)

loggerhead sea turtle

head of loggerhead turtle

Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) sitting on the bottom

 Caretta caretta

Hawksbill Turtle
Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Hawksbill Sea Turtle top view (Eretmochelys imbricata)

 Eretmochelys imbricata

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