Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Sighting evidence at Yongala Amidships, SS Yongala Wreck
Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC
Green sea turtles are among the most charismatic residents of the Yongala, drawn by the abundant algae and invertebrates that colonise the wreck's steel surfaces. Multiple individuals are typically present throughout the dive, resting on the superstructure or feeding on encrusting growth with methodical bites. Their long association with divers at this site has made them extraordinarily approachable, often choosing to swim alongside dive groups for minutes at a time.
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.