Green Sea Turtle

The Green Sea Turtle can be seen at 60 dive destinations in 13 countries. The best spots include Abu Dabbab (Egypt), Andros Barrier Reef (Bahamas), Apo Reef (Philippines), Ari Atoll (Maldives), and Baa Atoll (Maldives).

Sightings of the Green Sea Turtle peak at different times depending on the destination: Tubbataha Reefs from March to June and Richelieu Rock from February to May and from October to December.

Yes. At Abu Dabbab, Andros Barrier Reef, Apo Reef, Ari Atoll, and Baa Atoll, the Green Sea Turtle is seen all year round.

In Maldives, you can see the Green Sea Turtle at Ari Atoll, Baa Atoll, North Male Atoll, South Malé Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, and Addu Atoll.

In Egypt, you can see the Green Sea Turtle at Abu Dabbab, Elphinstone Reef, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Brothers Islands, and Daedalus Reef.

In Mexico, you can see the Green Sea Turtle at Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Baja California Sur, Holbox, and Revillagigedo Islands.

The Green Sea Turtle can reach up to 1.5 m in length and 395 kg in weight.

The Green Sea Turtle is found in these habitats: seabed, coastal zone, open water, and coral reef.

The Green Sea Turtle lives from the surface down to 138 m.

Feeds on algae, seagrass and other plant matter.

Active during daylight hours. Morning and midday dives are your best chance to see it moving and feeding.

No. The Green Sea Turtle is mostly solitary and is usually seen on its own.

The Green Sea Turtle lives 70 to 118 years.

The Green Sea Turtle is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.