sea turtle
noun
: any of two families (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) of widely distributed marine turtles that have the feet modified into paddles and that include the green turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead, and ridley
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Artificial light at night has been linked to disruptions in ecosystems and animal behavior, including impacts on migrating birds, insects and sea turtles.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 May 2026
The rest — bottles, cups, ties, get washed into our oceans, entangling sea birds and when they get pulverized into microplastics, they’re eaten by sea turtles who often die.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
The secluded setting also has minimal light pollution, giving guests clear night skies and the chance to see occasional sea turtle hatchings.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Also heading there now are multitudes of migrating shorebirds, seabirds and sea turtles to nest, feed and rest.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 May 2026
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 May 2026
The rest — bottles, cups, ties, get washed into our oceans, entangling sea birds and when they get pulverized into microplastics, they’re eaten by sea turtles who often die.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
The secluded setting also has minimal light pollution, giving guests clear night skies and the chance to see occasional sea turtle hatchings.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Also heading there now are multitudes of migrating shorebirds, seabirds and sea turtles to nest, feed and rest.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 May 2026
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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