Sea Turtles
⭐ MasteredSea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean, but females come ashore to lay their eggs in sand. Baby turtles then hatch and race to the sea.
Some sea turtles can travel thousands of kilometres across the ocean to return to the beach where they were born.
All about Sea Turtles
Sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean, but females return to sandy beaches to lay eggs. Hatchlings then race to the sea.
Many sea turtle species are endangered, so beaches and nesting sites are often protected.
They dig a hole with their back flippers, lay a clutch of eggs, cover them with sand and return to the sea. After some weeks the baby turtles hatch and scramble towards the water.
Sea turtles travel thousands of kilometres across oceans, often returning to the same beach where they were born. Many sea turtles are endangered because of hunting, fishing nets and plastic waste.
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Real-life uses of Sea Turtles
- Teaching about migration
- Protecting nesting beaches
- Studying ocean habitats
Frequently asked questions about Sea Turtles
Where do sea turtles lay eggs?
On sandy beaches.
What happens after hatching?
Baby turtles head to the sea.