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Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2017

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

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Sighting evidence at Laganas Bay, Zakynthos

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Photo: MARC MARTIN SOLA · CC BY-NC

Laganas Bay supports one of the highest densities of loggerhead sea turtles in the Mediterranean, with over 1,000 nests recorded in peak years on the adjacent beaches. Turtles feed primarily on jellyfish and seagrass invertebrates, and divers regularly encounter multiple individuals on a single dive during summer months.

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.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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