KEMPS RIDLEY (LEPIDOCHELYS KEMPII) CRITICALLY ENDANGERED
The Kemp’s Ridley is the most endangered and smallest of the local Sea Turtles.
They average 20-28 inches long and 80 -110 pounds but only juveniles around a foot long and 10 pounds spend time in our waters.
These long distance travelers have only one known nesting ground on a single stretch of beach near Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Unfortunately they are endangered largely due to exploitation of their meat and eggs.
Kemp’s Ridley | Chris Papparo
GREEN (CHELONIA MYDAS) ENDANGERED
The largest of the hard shelled turtles, the green sea turtle can reach 4 feet long and 500 pounds but average 3 feet and 25o pounds.
Green turtles are a popular food source in a number of cultures, leading to a drastic decline in population.
Green Turtle | Chris Papparo
