### Question
How is the term marine turtle defined?


### Answer
The term **marine turtle** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 6602* as the following:

> any member of the family Cheloniidae or Dermochelyidae

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION**

