Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Sighting evidence at Vase Rock, Little Liuqiu Island
Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC
Little Liuqiu hosts the highest density of green sea turtles in Taiwan, and Vase Rock is their principal gathering point — an estimated 50 to 100 individuals use the island's waters year-round, and a significant fraction congregate at this site daily. Turtles here are calm and accustomed to divers, often resting motionless on the sand and allowing close observation without disturbance. Conservation guidelines established by the island's dive operators require a 1.5 meter approach distance, and the turtles' relaxed behavior reflects years of respectful human interaction.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Green Sea Turtle is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.