Where do loggerheads live?
Loggerheads can be found in temperate and subtropical waters throughout most of the world. Adults usually stay close to shore, while juveniles float in the open ocean. loggerheads prefer to feed in coastal bays and estuaries or in the shallow water along the continental shelves of the Atlantic ocean. Loggerheads live exclusively in the water, and the females only come on land to lay eggs (males never come ashore). What do loggerheads eat? Loggerhead sea turtles are primarily carnivorous and feed mostly on shellfish that live on the bottom of the ocean. They have powerful jaw muscles and strong beak- like jaws which they use to eat hard shelled animals such as horseshoe crabs, mussels, and clams. What about nesting? Loggerhead sea turtles nest on the beaches of Hilton Head Island and other southeast beaches between May and August. An adult female will nest once every two to four years, coming to shore up to 7 times per season to lay eggs. Nesting occurs at night – the female crawls slow
