The Kem's ridley sea turtle is the smallest and most endangered species of sea turtle. It typically weighs between 80 to 100 pounds and has a distinctive heart-shaped shell. These turtles are primarily found in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. They are known for their unique nesting behavior, where thousands of females come ashore simultaneously to lay eggs, a phenomenon called "arribada." Kem's ridley turtles primarily feed on crabs, but they also eat other marine animals like jellyfish and mollusks. Conservation efforts are crucial for their survival, as they face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and entanglement in fishing gear. Protecting their nesting sites and reducing human impact are essential for their recovery.