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Detailed explanation-1: -Scientists recognise seven living species of sea turtles, which are grouped into six genera.

Detailed explanation-2: -Seven different species of sea (or marine) turtles grace our ocean waters, from the shallow seagrass beds of the Indian Ocean, to the colorful reefs of the Coral Triangle and the sandy beaches of the Eastern Pacific.

Detailed explanation-3: -Seven species of sea turtles can be found in every ocean around the world. From leatherbacks to loggerheads, six of the seven species are threatened or endangered at the hand of humans. Below you can learn about each of the species including their biology, ecology, threats, and distribution.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Prior to the mid-20th century, the Kemp’s ridley was abundant in the Gulf of Mexico. An amateur video from 1947 documented tens of thousands of Kemp’s ridleys nesting near Rancho Nuevo, Mexico on a single day.

Detailed explanation-5: -Six species of marine turtle are found in the Indian Ocean: the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), the hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), the loggerhead (Caretta caretta), the olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), the leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) and the flatback (Natator depressus).