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Babies. Shell still soft, big eyes.
Ocean
Hi Carly, cute hatchling! I don't think it's a leatherback though - leatherback hatchlings don't have a plated shell - and the lines running down the shell are much more distinct.
(see http://www.frauleindi.com/images/Photos4...).
It may be a loggerhead - they have the three ridged scutes (plates) down the shell, and a thick neck.
(http://animals.about.com/od/ethology/ig/...)
Also, just a quick note, turtles are reptiles, and even sea turtles need to breathe air. I've changed this to the reptile category. Thanks for posting this spotting - look forward to more!
Spotted on Jun 27, 2010
Submitted on Jan 27, 2012
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