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World Sea Turtle Day is an annual event that celebrates and raises awareness about sea turtles. It is observed on June 16th, the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr, a pioneer in sea turtle research and conservation. | '''World Sea Turtle Day''' is an annual event that celebrates and raises awareness about sea turtles. It is observed on June 16th, the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr, a pioneer in sea turtle research and conservation. | ||
Sea turtles are among the oldest living creatures on Earth, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. There are seven species of sea turtles: green, loggerhead, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, olive ridley, and flatback. Each species has its own unique characteristics, such as size, shape, color, diet, and nesting behavior. Sea turtles can be found in almost every ocean basin, from tropical to temperate waters. They migrate long distances between their feeding and nesting grounds, sometimes crossing entire oceans. | Sea turtles are among the oldest living creatures on Earth, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. There are seven species of sea turtles: green, loggerhead, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, olive ridley, and flatback. Each species has its own unique characteristics, such as size, shape, color, diet, and nesting behavior. Sea turtles can be found in almost every ocean basin, from tropical to temperate waters. They migrate long distances between their feeding and nesting grounds, sometimes crossing entire oceans. | ||