Green Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Sighting evidence at Punta Gaviota, La Gomera
Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC
La Gomera's southern coast hosts a resident green turtle population that grazes on seagrass and algae across the rocky reef. Turtles often rest beneath overhangs and are remarkably relaxed around divers, making Punta Gaviota one of the best sites in the archipelago for prolonged observation.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Green Turtle is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.