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Five sea-turtle species occur in the western Gulf. These profiles explain which ones nest, feed or pass near South Padre Island and how to watch without interfering.
Five sea-turtle species occur in the western Gulf. These profiles explain which ones nest, feed or pass near South Padre Island and how to watch without interfering.
Choose a profile below, then follow the habitat and responsible-viewing links to understand where it fits in the island's ecology.
Identification, habitat and South Padre Island field notes for kemp's ridley sea turtle.
Identification, habitat and South Padre Island field notes for green sea turtle.
Identification, habitat and South Padre Island field notes for loggerhead sea turtle.
Identification, habitat and South Padre Island field notes for hawksbill sea turtle.
Identification, habitat and South Padre Island field notes for leatherback sea turtle.