Green Turtle

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Green Turtle
byKolbie and Kaela
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HabitatThey live near coastlines and
around islands and in bays. They especially are
found in areas with sea grass beds.
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IdentificationAdults are 3.5 to 4 feet
in carapace length. The green sea turtle is
green and it has a single claw on each flipper. A
green sea turtle weighs 300 to 400 pounds.
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FoodIt eats worms, young crustaceans,
insects, grasses and algae.
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Threats The harm is commercial harvest for
eggs and food.
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Shell Pattern
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ReproductionThey lay eggs every 2 to 3 or
more years. At least 115 eggs. It takes about 60
days to hatch.
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Threatened