Found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico, but also as far north as Nova Scotia, Kemp’s ridleys are among the smallest sea turtles ... and their bellies are off-white to yellowish.

Beneath their shell, their skin is often light yellow or white, contrasting with the ... One notable group is the black sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii), which primarily inhabits the eastern ...

While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells, the inky-blue carapace of the leatherback is somewhat flexible and almost rubbery to the touch. Ridges along the carapace help give it a more ...