Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles inhabit the coastal and open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Bermuda up to Nova Scotia.
Scientific Name: Lepidochelys kempii
Characteristics: Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles have grayish-green shells and bellies that range in color from off-white to yellow. They have four flippers with claws and a jaw with a beak-like shape.
Size:7" L x 6.25" W
History
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles have experienced steep population declines over the years. The number of breeding females in the 1940s was estimated to be 40,000. Currently, there are only around 1,000 breeding females left.