Theresa is a beautiful Green Sea Turtle and one of my best friends. I really love her, she is fun, sweet and a fantastic swimmer.

Green Sea Turtles (chelonia mydas) are amazing creatures that have been around for millions of years! Even though they're called "green," their shells aren't green. Their name comes from the greenish colour of their fat. This fat helps them store energy, which is important for long swims. They often travel long distances, crossing entire oceans!

Unlike other sea turtles that eat meat, Green Sea Turtles are mostly herbivores, which means they eat only plants. They love to munch on seagrass and algae. That's why they are sometimes called "sea cows".

Green Sea Turtles can be found in warm tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They face many threats, including pollution, climate change and getting caught in fishing nets. We can help protect them by reducing plastic pollution, conserving energy, and supporting organisms that work to protect the sea.

Here are some ideas for you and we'd be happy if you would share them with us:

Draw Theresa the Turtle: Draw a picture of Theresa the Green Sea Turtle swimming in the ocean. You can add colourful seaweed, fish and other sea creatures to your drawing.

Green Sea Turtle Craft: Create a Green Sea Turtle craft using paper, markers, and other materials. You could make a paper plate turtle or a 3D turtle using a cardboard box.
Ocean Clean-up Mission: Help protect sea turtles by cleaning up your local beach or park, especially from plastic which is the turtles' worst enemy. Pick up any trash you find to keep the ocean clean.

By learning about sea turtles and taking action to protect them, you can help ensure a healthy ocean for future generations.