Cute Sea Turtle Facts Coloring Pages

Are you looking for fun sea turtle facts? Is your child an avid marine life enthusiast? Do they enjoy interesting facts about sea turtles? Are they interested in specific types of sea turtles like the olive ridley sea turtles or hawksbill sea turtles or just baby sea turtles in general?

Use these sea turtle coloring pages at home or in the classroom to learn some fun facts about your favorite sea turtle.

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It’s hard not to be fascinated by sea turtles; they are just so cute! Some kids are just marine animal lovers and what better animal than that of the sea turtle? Learning the importance of the sea turtle will perhaps help preserve important nesting sites and prevent further habitat destruction. Click the green button to download our sea turtle coloring pages now:

Sea Turtle Facts Coloring Pages

Sea Turtle Facts FOR KIDS

1. Sea turtles are large marine reptiles with bony shells or leathery shells and flippers that allow them to dive and swim long distances.
2. There are 7 known species of sea turtles: leatherback turtles, green turtles, loggerhead turtles, hawksbill turtles, olive ridley turtles, Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, and flatback sea turtles.
3. Leatherback sea turtles are the largest of all sea turtles, reaching up to 4.3 to 6 feet in length and weighing up to 2,000 pounds. They are also the only sea turtle species without a bony shell, instead having leathery skin with small bones.
4. Human activities such as fishing gear and accidental capture threaten sea turtles. Many sea turtles are caught in fishing nets and can drown if not quickly released. Local communities can help protect sea turtle populations by implementing turtle-safe fishing practices.
5. Sea turtles are important for marine ecosystems as they help maintain coral reefs and seagrass beds. They do this by grazing on sea sponges and other marine organisms, which helps to prevent overgrowth and maintain balance in the ecosystem.

6. Some sea turtle species, such as the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, travel long distances to lay their eggs. The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is known for its unique mass nesting behavior, where hundreds of female turtles come ashore to lay their eggs simultaneously.
7. Female sea turtles return to the same nesting beaches where they were born to lay their own eggs. This behavior helps to maintain genetic diversity within sea turtle populations.
8. Marine turtles are considered to be some of the most ancient creatures on Earth, having survived for over 100 million years. However, the increasing threats posed by human activities such as illegal trade and habitat loss are putting the survival of sea turtle species at risk.
9. The sex of sea turtle hatchlings is determined by the temperature of the sand in which their eggs are laid.
10. Female sea turtles spend their entire lives in the water, only coming ashore to nest.

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This coloring page is sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.

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Sea Turtle Facts Coloring Pages

This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with Sea Turtle Facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!

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