INTRODUCTION
Turtles are marine reptiles belonging to the Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae families. There are seven
known species of sea turtles in the world, and they can be found throughhout tropical and subtropical
oceans, Some well-known turtles include green turtles, leatherback turtles, hawksbill turtles, and
loggerhead turtles. One of the most well-known turtle species is the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys
coriacea), which is the largest turtle in the world. Its body length can reach 2.5 meters and its weight can
reach 700 kilograms. The purpose of this research is to give information about the habitat of turtle in
Indonesia. This research condudcted using qualitative method. The data were gained by observing
through internet.
DETAILS AND FINDINGS
Habitat
Turtles spend most of their lives in the sea, only returning to land to lay their eggs. Some species, such as
green sea turtles, can also live on coral reefs and seagrass beds. Adult females return to the beach where
they were born to lay eggs. They dig holes in the sand to lay their eggs, which hatch after a few weeks.
Newly hatched baby turtles must fight against predators and harsh natural conditions to reach the sea.
Food
Turtles have varying diets depending on the species. Some turtles eat seaweed or algae (such as green
turtles), while others may eat jellyfish, fish, or molluscs. Some turtles are herbivores, while others are
omnivores or even carnivores.
Threats
Sea turtles in Indonesia face many threats, both from nature and humans. Poaching, destruction of coastal
habitats, plastic pollution and climate change are factors that threaten their survival. Turtles often get
caught in fishermen's nets or eat plastic waste, which can cause them to get sick or die.
Turtles Size By The Species
In general, the body size of sea turtles varies depending on the species, but most sea turtles have a body
length between 60 cm and 1.5 meters and weigh between 45 kg and 250 kg.
Here are some common sizes of some turtle species:
1. Logger Turtle (Caretta caretta): About 70 cm to 1 meter long, weighing 80 to 150 kg.
2. Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas): Length 90 cm to 1.2 meters, weighing 150 to 200 kg.
3. Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata): About 70 cm to 1 meter long, weighing 50 to 80 kg.
Smaller turtles, such as land turtles, tend to be smaller, with body lengths of around 20 cm to 50 cm.
Conclusion and Recommendation
The lives of sea turtles are threatened by marine pollution (especially plastic waste that can be ingested),
climate change (which affects sand temperature and egg fertility), and destruction of nesting habitats such
as beach development.Turtles are also threatened by accidental fishing (bycatch), destruction of coral
reefs, and marine pollution which affects the health of their ecosystem.Sea turtles rely heavily on the
health of marine and coastal ecosystems for their survival. For this reason, conservation efforts are very
important to maintain their habitat so that it remains sustainable.
