Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
Sighting evidence at City of New York, North Carolina
Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC
Loggerhead sea turtles frequent the City of New York wreck from spring through autumn, drawn by the abundant crustaceans and invertebrates colonising the structure. North Carolina's Outer Banks region is one of the most significant loggerhead nesting and foraging areas on the US East Coast, and offshore wrecks like this one serve as important foraging stations. Divers regularly encounter turtles resting on the hull sections or actively feeding on sponges, seemingly unbothered by close approach.
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.