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Jeykll Island

Hawksbill, Kemp’s Ridley, and
Olive Ridley. On Georgia’s
shores, Loggerhead sea turtles
account for 95% of all nests.
• PEACHY BEACHES FOR SEA TURTLES •
Green, Leatherback, Kemp’s
Ridley, and Hawksbill turtles are
occasionally spotted or nest in
the area.

All sea turtles in U.S. waters
are listed as threatened
or endangered under the
Endangered Species Act.
Their habitats are vulnerable
to destruction. Climate change
Visit Georgia Sea Turtle Center threatens their survival, and
on Jekyll Island for up-close they are prone to injury from
views of these magnificent boat strikes and entanglement
air-breathing marine reptiles in fishing gear. Many sea turtles
in hospital-like rehabilitation get caught in hypothermic
for eventual release back into water temperatures during the
the ocean. winter months and are rescued
when seen.
There are seven species of sea
turtle in the world — Leatherback, Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Loggerhead, Green, Flatback, on Jekyll Island has treated

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