Sea Turtles

Abstract:

The education resources in this collection provide educators and students opportunities to explore the biology and adaptations of sea turtles, their position in marine food webs, the human and natural threats to their survival, and the conservation efforts being used to protect them. In addition, resources are provided that allow students ways to become involved in improving the sea turtles’ outlook. Activities include habitat restoration, turtle interaction etiquette, and tracking sea turtles through real-time radio telemetry data from the ocean.

Subject:

Science and Technology

Grade Level:

Secondary

SubTopics:

Animals and Insects , Endangered Species , Industrial and Agricultural Impacts , Policy and Advocacy

Collection:

NOAA