Could sea turtles survive in freshwater?

Answer 1

When in captivity, sea turtles should be maintained in water with a salinity level falling within a range of that of normal, natural, incoming seawater. Short periods of holding sea turtles in fresh water can be tolerated and are useful when prescribed by a veterinarian, e.g., to remove parasites and fouling epibiota such as barnacles. However, prolonged periods in fresh water should not be encouraged. Sea turtles are meant for life in the sea, so they do best in an environment with a similar salinity.

Answer 2

they dont have feet like other turtles, the have flippers kind of. and they live in the water 100% of the time, other turtles live in water and on land.

Answer 3

1. Sea turtles are larger

2. Their diets are different

3. Their habitats are different

4. Survival rate

5. Eggs

6. Laying of the eggs

7.Endangerment

Answer 4

The physical difference between a sea turtle and other turtles is that sea turtles' legs and arms cannot retract back into their shells. Sea turtles range in color between yellow, green and black, depending on the species. There are seven species of sea turtles- the leatherback sea turtle, green sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle, Kemp's ridley sea turtle, hawksbill sea turtle, flatback sea turtle, and olive ridley sea turtle. Four of these species are "endangered," or "critically endangered," and another two species are classified as "vulnerable." Threats to the lives of sea turtles are caused by the encroachment of coastal development on their nesting beaches, encounters with pollutants and marine debris, accidental drowning in fishing gear, accidental capture, and international trade in turtle meat and products.