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Ready to dive into the amazing world of sea turtles and become a super-sea-saver? This page is just for you! Get ready to explore incredible facts about these ocean adventurers, from their puppy-like noses to their super swimming skills. You'll also find fun games and activities to help you understand how we can all work together to protect these amazing creatures and keep our oceans healthy. Let's become ocean heroes!

Cool Turtle Facts!

• Did you know sea turtles have soft noses, just like dogs? And guess what? They're super sniffers underwater!
• Most sea turtles have hard shells, just like land turtles, but the amazing leatherback has a flexible, leathery one! Unlike land turtles, though, sea turtles can't tuck their heads and flippers inside.
• Here's a big one: only SEA turtles live in the ocean. If you see a turtle that's not a sea turtle, don't put them in the ocean!

Want to learn even more awesome sea turtle secrets? Ask your parents about visiting the NSU Marine Environmental Education Center. You can even get up close with our resident sea turtles!

Resources and Activities

• National Geographic Kids | Sea Turtles: Learn all about green sea turtles.
• National Geographic Kids | Ocean Facts: Take a deep breath and dive into ocean facts. 
• National Ocean Service: For Kids: Unlock amazing discoveries about our Earth, from the depths of the ocean to the science of weather, with these fun-filled activities and resources from NOAA!
• Sea Turtle Maze
• Sea Turtle Origami