Sea Turtles — by Shekar Dattatri
About the Author
Shekar Dattatri is a well-known writer who writes popular articles on wildlife, conservation, and filmmaking. He has been interested in nature since childhood and is an award-winning wildlife and conservation filmmaker. His work focuses on raising awareness about India's rich biodiversity and the need to protect endangered species.
Summary of the Lesson
The lesson "Sea Turtles" introduces students to the fascinating world of marine turtles, their life cycle, and the conservation challenges they face. It begins by distinguishing sea turtles from their land-dwelling relatives, tortoises, and explains that sea turtles spend almost their entire life in the sea. There are seven species of sea turtles worldwide, and five of them — the Olive Ridley, the Hawksbill, the Green Sea Turtle, the Loggerhead, and the Leatherback — are found in India's coastal waters. The Olive Ridley is the smallest (up to 35 kg), while the Leatherback is the largest, growing up to 2.2 metres in length and weighing as much as 700 kg.