Atlantic Green Sea Turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
(Lepidochelys kempii)
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
(Caretta caretta)
Description: Large marine turtles up to 5 feet long and 500 pounds (Ridley about half that size) that come ashore May — August to lay eggs that will hatch July — October.

Forestry Considerations: Baby sea turtles are disoriented by light when hatching but should not be effected by forestry activities.

Distribution by County: Baldwin and Mobile beaches.

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