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Marine Turtles

Sea turtles, air-breathing reptiles with streamlined bodies and large flippers, are well adapted to life in the marine environment. They inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean waters throughout the world. Of the seven species of sea turtles, six are found in U.S. waters: green, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, leatherback, loggerhead, and olive ridley.

Although sea turtles live most of their lives in the ocean, adult females must return to beaches on land to lay their eggs. They often migrate long distances between foraging grounds and nesting beaches.

Status of Marine Turtles
All 7 species of marine turtles are listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA); 6 of those species fall under the jurisdiction of the NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources. Green turtles and olive ridley turtles have breeding populations that were listed separately under the ESA, and therefore, have more than one ESA status.
(E = "endangered"; T = "threatened")

More Here:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/

Tortoises and freshwater turtles are among the most endangered orders of animals. There are about 300 species of tortoises and freshwater turtles in the world (the exact number is debated.) IUCN’s Red List Authority has so far assessed approximately 200 species and has already found 122 to be threatened. Analysis by CI, IUCN, and partners suggests that at least 40% - possibly more than 60% - of all tortoise and freshwater turtle species are in imminent danger of extinction.

Despite this dire situation, few organizations have made concerted efforts to protect tortoises and freshwater turtles. While marine turtles have received significant attention for nearly half a century, their freshwater counterparts have not been as fortunate. CABS’ Tortoise & Freshwater Turtle Conservation Program (TFTCP) is an active participant in global conservation efforts to help rescue these animals from the brink of extinction.