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tta caretta Caretta caretta, also known as loggerhead sea turtles, are an endangered species of turtle found throughout the world's oceans. They are the most abundant species of sea turtle in the United States and their habitat includes temperate and tropical coasts from Alaska in the north to Mexico in the south. They feed mainly on crabs, shrimp, mollusks, and jellyfish. They are an important part of the ocean's ecosystem, playing a role in the circulation of nutrients, fertility of sediment, and maintenance of healthy coastal environments. They are also an important part of cultural heritage, with many coastal communities relying on their eggs and meat as a traditional source of food. Loggerhead sea turtles are also used in scientific studies related to marine ecology, and their population trends are used to monitor the health of coastal ecosystems.
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