Turtle Scutes are obtained when a baby turtle grows into an adult, dropping one Turtle Scute naturally. They can also be acquired through turtle farming by breeding turtles with seagrass.
Turtle Scutes are primarily used to craft a turtle shell, which provides water breathing when worn as a helmet. They are also required to brew the Potion of the Turtle Master, which grants Resistance and Slowness for increased defense.
Since Turtle Scutes are a renewable resource, they are valuable for ocean exploration, potion brewing, and armor crafting.