Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
Sighting evidence at Paros Channel, Naxos
Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC
Loggerhead turtles use the Paros Channel as a feeding corridor, preying on jellyfish, sponges, and crustaceans along the rocky bottom. The Aegean hosts one of the Mediterranean's most significant loggerhead nesting populations, with females returning to nearby Zakynthos beaches. Encounters here typically involve resting individuals or leisurely mid-water cruising.
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.