Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
Sighting evidence at Kekova Sunken City, Antalya
Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC
Kekova's protected status and seagrass meadows bordering the sunken city make it a reliable foraging ground for loggerhead turtles of all ages. Turtles graze on seagrass and jellyfish in the calm lagoon between Kekova Island and the mainland, often resting on submerged walls between feeding bouts. The combination of turtles moving through ancient ruins creates some of the most photogenic moments available in Turkish diving.
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.