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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This part of the Maldives is known for its healthy coral gardens, enormous schools of reef fish, 100-strong pods of dolphins, abundance of sea turtles, and sensational channel dives.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Along the way, visit the Turtle Hospital, which helps endangered sea turtles.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Much of the island is protected by Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park, a pristine patch of reef and rainforest inhabited by monkeys, sloths, sea turtles, rare bird species, and more than 80 types of coral.
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Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Not too far off the 17-Mile Drive, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has ocean-view decks and a million-gallon tank with giant sharks and sea turtles.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Along the way, visit the Turtle Hospital, which helps endangered sea turtles.
—
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Much of the island is protected by Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park, a pristine patch of reef and rainforest inhabited by monkeys, sloths, sea turtles, rare bird species, and more than 80 types of coral.
—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Not too far off the 17-Mile Drive, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has ocean-view decks and a million-gallon tank with giant sharks and sea turtles.
—
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
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“Sea turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20turtle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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