33+ 7 Species Of Sea Turtles UK. There are seven species of sea turtles, which are marine reptiles that need to breathe air to survive. This family includes the hawksbill, green, flatback.
The biggest sea turtles, leatherbacks, can average more than 6 feet long and up to more than 1,000 lbs. Each sea turtle has both a scientific name and a common name. Critically endangered, rarest sea turtle.
A leatherback sea turtle is covered with leathery skin.
All sea turtles are threatened or endangered. Sea turtle (or seaturtle) is the common name for any of the large marine turtles comprising the superfamily chelonioidea, characterized by forelimbs in the form of large flippers or paddles. Habitat loss puts the reptiles at risk. This family includes the hawksbill, green, flatback.