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 | Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea is the largest, deepest diving sea turtle, and is critically endangered. |
 | Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata is critically endangered and relies on sensitive coral reef habitats. |
 | Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta populations are declining across its range and will soon be listed as endangered in the U.S. |
 | Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas is most endangered in Florida and Mexico's Pacific Ocean beaches. |
 | Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys olivacea arrive in huge groups to nest all at once and are endangered on Mexico's Pacific Coast. |
 | Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys kempii are endangered, are the smallest of the sea turtles, and nest during the day. |
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