Hawksbill sea turtles eat exclusively sea sponges, while loggerhead sea turtles eat crabs and conchs. Other sea turtle species, such as leatherbacks, olive ridleys, Kemp’s ridleys, and flatbacks ...

Sunday, June 8 is World Oceans Day and we’re going to look at California’s state sea reptile as well as other turtles in our waters.

Ghost crabs, raccoons, sea birds, and fish prey on the young turtles, and even adult loggerheads must defend themselves from predators such as sharks, TPWD reports.

Hawksbill sea turtles eat exclusively sea sponges, while loggerhead sea turtles eat crabs and conchs. Other sea turtle species, such as leatherbacks, olive ridleys, Kemp’s ridleys, and flatbacks ...

Ghost crabs, raccoons, sea birds, and fish prey on the young turtles, and even adult loggerheads must defend themselves from predators such as sharks, TPWD reports.

Sea turtles are fascinating creatures of the ocean. They’re very famous for their mass egg hatchings on beaches, so it’s easy to overlook something as simple as their diet. Check out this ...