Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
Sighting evidence at Sarsala Bay, Fethiye / Göcek
Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC
Fethiye Bay is one of Turkey's most important loggerhead nesting areas, and Sarsala is a reliable feeding ground for adults and sub-adults. Turtles graze on seagrass and jellyfish in the bay, often resting on the sandy bottom between feeding bouts. Divers who descend slowly and stay horizontal are regularly rewarded with extended close encounters.
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.