Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
Sighting evidence at Karaburun Peninsula Marine Reserve, Albania
Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC
Karaburun Peninsula is one of the most important loggerhead sea turtle feeding areas in the Adriatic, with individuals aggregating in the posidonia meadows between May and November to feed on jellyfish and benthic invertebrates. These turtles can weigh up to 200 kilograms and must surface to breathe every few minutes, making them highly visible to divers who approach slowly from below. Albania's marine park protection has coincided with measurable increases in turtle sightings, suggesting the reserve is functioning as genuine refuge habitat.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Loggerhead Sea Turtle is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.