Green Sea Turtle vs. Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Both are hard-shelled sea turtles seen off the New Jersey coast in summer. The Loggerhead has a huge head, a reddish-brown shell longer than wide, and five large plates along each side. The Green Sea Turtle has a small rounded head, a smooth olive-brown shell often streaked, and four large plates along each side.

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