The Loggerhead Sea Turtle is the most common sea turtle nesting in the U.S. Its massive head and powerful jaws crush hard-shelled prey. Females return to natal beaches to nest every 2–3 years.
Habitat
Open ocean, coastal bays, and nesting on sandy Atlantic beaches
Diet
Conchs, clams, horseshoe crabs, and jellyfish
How common
Uncommon
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