Marine reptiles include turtles, seasnakes and crocodiles. Some, like turtles, spend most of their life in water but return to land to lay their eggs. With your help, Redmap will be tracking the following reptiles around Australia. Some of these species may be common along your coastline - but have you spotted any that aren't normally found at your local diving, fishing or swimming spots? Redmap is interested in sightings where reptiles have ventured away from their usual home range. You can sort this list by region and reptile name.

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  Loggerhead turtle

  Caretta caretta

  Loggerhead turtles are the most common species of turtle that are recorded as occasional visitors to Tasmania and are usually associated wi…

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  Green turtle

  Chelonia mydas

  Green turtles are recorded as occasional visitors to Tasmania, usually associated with the seasonal impact of the East Australia Current or…

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  Leatherback turtle

  Dermochelys coriacea

  Leatherback turtles are named for their soft leathery shell, and are the largest sea turtle. Their black shell has 5 ridges running along t…

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  Hawksbill turtle

  Eretmochelys imbricata

  Hawksbills have overlapping scales, a trait unique to this species. Their undersides are cream coloured with occasional black spots. They h…

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  Pacific ridley turtle

  Lepidochelys olivacea

  Pacific ridleys, also known as Olive ridleys have as the name suggests have a pale green shell. They are the smallest marine turtles. Their…

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  Flatback turtle

  Natator depressus

  Names for its flat shell with upturned edges. The carapace is olive green to grey and the flippers and head are grey. Underneath they are a…