They will then activate the Standard Operating Procedure Other emergency number that you can see posted on signage in the The beach? If you spot any sea turtles on our shores,Ĭall the Police or NParks (Helpline number: 1800 4717300, or any As a result, they head in the wrong direction and usually Light from our parks, streets and other human activities disorientate In nature, starlight and moonlight on the water would guide This? Baby sea turtles' natural instinct is to head towards the Of sea turtle hatchlings going in the 'wrong' direction when theyĮmerged from the sandy shores of East Coast Park.
Juveniles are omnivorousīaby sea turtles: In recent years, there were incidents Adults eat mainly or only seagrasses and thus found nearĬoastal areas with seagrass meadows. The colour of the cartilage and fat deposits around their internal Jaws are not hooked shapedĪnd the edge of shell is smooth. This is the sea turtle that is harvestedįor its shell, used in 'tortoise shell' products. It eats mainly sponges but also other animals. The edge of the shell towards the back is serratedĪnd not smooth. Its jaws are distinctly hook-shaped and are used to crunch crabsĪnd shells. Turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata): To about 90cm. The two species most commonly encountered in Singapore are the Green Globally, there are 7 sea turtle species belonging to two families. In Singapore waters may nest on shores in our neighbouring countries, Limbs are modified into oar-like flippers. Superbly adapated to life at sea, the sea turtles They only return to land to lay theirĮggs on sandy beaches. Sea turtles hatching on our shores, including East Coast Park!įeatures: Marine turtles are air-breathing While there have been several incidents of baby The more you see, the more you will learn about what we think are the most remarkable creatures on earth - sea turtles.Seen? Adult sea turtles are sometimes sighted near our You can also discover the global importance of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge as a sea turtle nesting beach, the role of Coastal Habitats or you can learn about Archie Carr, the remarkable scientist and author for whom the refuge is named. Through the educational components of this web page, you can learn all about the different species of sea turtles their feeding, mating and nesting behavior the threats they face and the steps being taken to protect them. If you want to be the sole adoptive parent of a sea turtle, you can choose a Tortuguero turtle and name the turtle yourself. A number of people or school classes will likely adopt each of the four satellite-tagged turtles, whose names have already been The Guide provides a great deal of useful background information about sea turtles tips on how to make the best use the program and interesting classroom activities that are targeted to different education levels and incorporate math, biology, geography and art.Īs a way to show your support for sea turtle research and conservation, and as away to take a personal interest in an endangered sea turtle, we invite you to Make a Donation and Adopt either a satellite-tagged turtle or one of the many green turtles tagged after nesting at Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Satellite telemetry has advanced to the stage of allowing researchers to track sea turtles in the open ocean.Īnyone can participate in this education program, but for teachers wishing to incorporate this program into classroom activities, we are offering a free, downloadable, Educator’s Guide.
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