A Home for a Sea Turtle

Our sea turtle experts used their knowledge of what a sea turtle needs to create a model of a sea turtles habitat.

Turtles need sand to lay their eggs. 

They need water because they swim four times faster than a human! This is where they find their food. And like humans, they must come up and breathe air. When they are active they can stay under water for about 5 minutes, but can wait several hours before catching a breath of fresh air when they are resting. 

Our little hatchlings need seaweed for the first year or so. The seaweed makes for the perfect hiding spot from predators and provides plenty of good eating for the young turtles.