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1. SeaTurtlesofCostaRica
Costa Rica is home to dozens of important
nesting beaches for five species of sea
turtles. In a mass “arribada,” hundreds of
sea turtles come ashore at once to lay their
eggs. These sea turtles lay their eggs up
and down Costa Rica's Pacific and
Caribbean coasts.
SeaTurtlesofCostaRica
Costa Rica is home to dozens of important
nesting beaches for five species of sea
turtles. In a mass “arribada,” hundreds of
sea turtles come ashore at once to lay their
eggs. These sea turtles lay their eggs up
and down Costa Rica's Pacific and
Caribbean coasts.

3. Leatherback Turtle
Baula
Dermochelys coriacea
The Leatherback Turtle is the largest living sea turtle.
Some specimens can reach a length of up to 2.5 meters
and a weight of 700 kilograms. The record belongs to a
leather turtle, which had a length of 256 centimeters
and a weight of 916 kilogram. The animals was washed
up on a beach in Wales.
Along the Caribbean, they are from the months of
March to July.
Leatherback Turtle
Baula
Dermochelys coriacea
The Leatherback Turtle is the largest living sea turtle.
Some specimens can reach a length of up to 2.5 meters
and a weight of 700 kilograms. The record belongs to a
leather turtle, which had a length of 256 centimeters
and a weight of 916 kilogram. The animals was washed
up on a beach in Wales.
Along the Caribbean, they are from the months of
March to July.

5. Caribbean Green Turtle
TortugaVerde
Chelonia mydas
One of the most populous species. The appearance
of the Green Sea turtle is that of a typical sea
turtle. Adult green turtles grow to 1.5 metres and
have an average weight of 68–190 kg. The species
average carapace length is of 78–112 cm (31–44
in). Exceptional specimens can weigh 315 kg (694
lb) or even more, with the largest known C. mydas
having weighed 395 kg (871 lb) and measured 153
cm (60 in) in carapace length. In Costa Rica, the
Green Sea Turtle has a healthy number of eggs
nest, up to 110. Its main food source consists of
mainly sea grass and algae.
One of the most populous species. The appearance
of the Green Sea turtle is that of a typical sea
turtle. Adult green turtles grow to 1.5 metres and
have an average weight of 68–190 kg. The species
average carapace length is of 78–112 cm (31–44
in). Exceptional specimens can weigh 315 kg (694
lb) or even more, with the largest known C. mydas
having weighed 395 kg (871 lb) and measured 153
cm (60 in) in carapace length. In Costa Rica, the
Green Sea Turtle has a healthy number of eggs
nest, up to 110. Its main food source consists of
mainly sea grass and algae.
Caribbean Green Turtle
TortugaVerde
Chelonia mydas

7. Olive Ridley
TortugaOlivacea
Lepidochelys olivacea
The Olive Ridely Sea turtle has a body size measuring
up to 70cm, with a weight of between 40 and 50 kg.
The animals lay around 110 eggs per nest. It main
feeding source is that of fish and mollusks, when adult,
and algae and small molluscs when youngsters.
In Costa Rica, it can be seen along the Pacific Coast
between July and February, triggering massive nesting
shows of force known as Arribadas (RNVS seen
especially in Ostional and Nancite Beach), in which
more than 100 000 females can be observed coming
out to lay the eggs during a single night.
Olive Ridley
TortugaOlivacea
Lepidochelys olivacea
The Olive Ridely Sea turtle has a body size measuring
up to 70cm, with a weight of between 40 and 50 kg.
The animals lay around 110 eggs per nest. It main
feeding source is that of fish and mollusks, when adult,
and algae and small molluscs when youngsters.
In Costa Rica, it can be seen along the Pacific Coast
between July and February, triggering massive nesting
shows of force known as Arribadas (RNVS seen
especially in Ostional and Nancite Beach), in which
more than 100 000 females can be observed coming
out to lay the eggs during a single night.

9. Hawksbill
TortugaCarey
Eretmochelys imbricata
The Hawksbill Sea Turtle is the rarest species to be
found in Costa Rica. Although there is resident
colony inhabiting in the Golfo Dulce, because of its
size and endangered status, it is hard to see. The
size of an Adult can reach 80 cm. It feeds mainly on
sponges. It has an elongated head, sawed edge
shell and overlapping shields, has 2 pairs of
prefrontal scales. It is one of the species most
exploited by humans, being captured to trade its
heir meat, skin eggs and mainly its beautiful shell,
which is used to make rings, combs, sunglasses,
bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Hawksbill
TortugaCarey
Eretmochelys imbricata
The Hawksbill Sea Turtle is the rarest species to be
found in Costa Rica. Although there is resident
colony inhabiting in the Golfo Dulce, because of its
size and endangered status, it is hard to see. The
size of an Adult can reach 80 cm. It feeds mainly on
sponges. It has an elongated head, sawed edge
shell and overlapping shields, has 2 pairs of
prefrontal scales. It is one of the species most
exploited by humans, being captured to trade its
heir meat, skin eggs and mainly its beautiful shell,
which is used to make rings, combs, sunglasses,
bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

11. Loggerhead
Tortugaboba
Caretta caretta
In Costa Rica, it appears along the Caribbean
where they appear between the months
between May and August.
A peculiarity is that it has a relatively large
head with respect to the body, brownish
reddish shell with 5 lateral shields and cream
colored plastron.
Loggerhead
Tortugaboba
Caretta caretta
In Costa Rica, it appears along the Caribbean
where they appear between the months
between May and August.
A peculiarity is that it has a relatively large
head with respect to the body, brownish
reddish shell with 5 lateral shields and cream
colored plastron.

13. Pacific Green
TortugaVerde
Chelonia mydas mydas
The Pacific Green Turtle is considered as rare. Its
characteristics are similar to the one of its cousin, the
Green Sea turtle. The weight of an adult sea turtle can
be of 126 kg. The hatchlings are dark brown to black.
Young specimens have a black back, to brown or yellow,
sometimes with olive green stripes.
They are very similar to their cousins the Green Sea
Turtle. Unfortunately, the eggs are much appreciated as
a food source, incremented by local myths. It is
considered a very endangered species,
therefore, it is highly important to
protect the living animals as well
as the nesting an hatch
habitats.
Pacific Green
TortugaVerde
Chelonia mydas mydas
The Pacific Green Turtle is considered as rare. Its
characteristics are similar to the one of its cousin, the
Green Sea turtle. The weight of an adult sea turtle can
be of 126 kg. The hatchlings are dark brown to black.
Young specimens have a black back, to brown or yellow,
sometimes with olive green stripes.
They are very similar to their cousins the Green Sea
Turtle. Unfortunately, the eggs are much appreciated as
a food source, incremented by local myths. It is
considered a very endangered species,
therefore, it is highly important to
protect the living animals as well
as the nesting an hatch
habitats.