Smith, F. G. WaltonGaltsoff, Paul S.Gulf of Mexico, its origin, waters, and marine life. Fishery Bulletin of the Fish and Wildlife Service.2010-02-152010-02-151954http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/20286pgs. 513-515The five species of sea turtles known from the Gulf of Mexico are briefly described and a key is provided for their identification. The general range and partial synonymy is given for each species.herpetologyaquatic reptilessea turtlesidentification keystaxonomyecological distributionChapter