<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> <P> † Protostegidae </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> <P> Dermochelyidae </P> </Td> </Tr> <P> Sea turtles can be found in oceans except for the polar regions . The flatback sea turtle is found solely on the northern coast of Australia . The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is found solely in the Gulf of Mexico and along the East Coast of the United States . </P> <P> Sea turtles are generally found in the waters over continental shelves . During the first three to five years of life, sea turtles spend most of their time in the pelagic zone floating in seaweed mats . Green sea turtles in particular are often found in Sargassum mats, in which they find shelter and food . Once the sea turtle has reached adulthood it moves closer to the shore . Females will come ashore to lay their eggs on sandy beaches during the nesting season . </P>

Are there sea turtles in the pacific ocean