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Turtles

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Total number of species: 360

Underwater enthusiasts are always overjoyed to see a turtle while snorkeling or diving. These friendly-looking, ancient reptiles are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical areas. Sea turtles can live for up to 100 years and are believed to have existed here on earth for millions of years. Many facts about sea turtles are astonishing, but the most amazing is that female sea turtles return to the exact beach where they were born to lay their eggs. A journey that can cover thousands of kilometers, they dig their shallow nests in the sand with their flippers, an incredible achievement, and an awe-inspiring sight to see. Most locations where you can dive with sea turtles are also where you can sneak a peek at this miraculous egg-laying practice that is as old as time itself.

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Animals in this category

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Leatherback Turtle
Divesites
66
Sightings
1.7k
Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography

Green Turtle
Divesites
2.3k
Sightings
234k
iStock-ShaneGross

Loggerhead Turtle
Divesites
352
Sightings
16k
Shutterstock-Ed Jenkins

Hawksbill Turtle
Divesites
1.3k
Sightings
107k
Shutterstock-Joost van Uffelen

Olive Ridley Turtle
Divesites
2
Sightings
20

Dive sites with this animal

DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

HP Reef / Rainbow Reef (★4.6)

One of the most colorful dive sites in North Male Atoll. On the south side of Girifushi island with abundant fish life and very nice soft corals, there are numerous blue soft corals and a swim through. The current can be strong!
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Okobe Thila (★4.3)

This amazing reef are 3 blocks. The biggest begins in the south between 80-100m long and it's full of corals, it would be nice we can start here. In the east we have another wonderful block a bit similar to east block Maya Thila covert full with corals. In the north is the smallest block. AOW or higher
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Back Kani (★4.6)

Easy but always nice dive. The top of the reef drops down from 7m to 30/35m and then runs into the sand. Depending on the current, you simply dive the right or left shoulder. With a little luck, this dive site offers everything that makes diving exciting!
PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

USAT Liberty Wreck (★4.6)

This is the only historical shipwreck in Bali, ranked #3 in the world for Wreck diving! The wreck is 25 meters form shore at a depth of 4 to 29 meters below the surface with most of it occuring in a shallow area. This dive site does not have strong currents, has clear water, and warm temperatures. Difficult entry!
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Kani Corner (★4.3)

Kani Corner is basically a slope that goes to 25 - 30 m in a sandy bottom. There are some big blocks this deep and at the right time, mantas visit the blocks or pass by the top of the reef. The current can be strong so take caution.
Neil D. (#3039000)

Frederiksted Pier (★4.5)

One of the top macro dives anywhere! Scattered ruins and columns are coral encrusted and provide habitat for many types of shallow sea life. The pier is 1526ft/465m long so lots to discover with a gradual westerly decline. Perfect for snorkeling & non-certified divers too.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Pedras Secas (★4.7)

At this dive site, the depth varies around 15 meters. Its fantastic formation is already worth the visit. The rock formations form corridors, canyons, arches, caves and small caves.
Ducks Diving Superior, Marsa Alam

Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center) (★4.5)

Narrow entrance with a sandy bottom. Nice coral. A good dive site to make drift dives from the zodiac on the North Anemone City. Good for experienced and beginner divers.
OCEAN SPORTS, 00979 CAROLINA

Crashboat Wall and Anchor (★4.4)

This site is the remnant of an old pier. It is a shallow site, no more than 30-35 feet of depth with a sandy bottom. The wreckage on the bottom provides an artificial reef for a large variety of marine life. Visibility ranges between 10 feet (if it has been raining) to over 50 or 60 feet.
Channel Islands Scuba, 91360 Thousand Oaks

Salt Pier (49) (★4.6)

Active pier for loading salt from the salt works on the island of Bonaire. It can only be dived when no ship is moored, and no maintenance is being performed.
CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI

Ilha do Meio (★4.5)

Sheltered and quiet place with dives up to 15 m depth. This island, which lies between the Sea of Outside and the Sea of Inside, is very rich in marine life.
SSI Service Center India, 400709 Navi Mumbai

Jonny’s Gorge (★4.8)

Johnny’s Gorge is one of the most spectacular dive sites around Havelock. It is named after an Andaman local, a Karen, who discovered the dive site many years ago. It is a deep dive site well suited for advanced divers.
Ktcm Diving, 946 Pingtung County

軟珊瑚區 (★3.9)

This dive site is called by the local dive operators as “East Current“, “Soft Coral“ or “Secret Garden“, because it is located in the east side of the current channel of the water outlet, hence the name.
SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean, Willemstad

Tugboat (★4.2)

Tugboat is Curacao’s most famous dive and snorkel spot due to its shallow depth. It was wrecked just off the shore of Caracasbaai and sits in only 15 feet of water. The tugboat is crawling with marine life and is now covered in sponges and coral growth.
Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center, 33042 Ramrod Key

Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary (★4.3)

This spur and groove reef formation sitting 5 miles off of Big Pine Key, in the Florida Keys, is part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Due to its protected status reef life is very healthy and active here.
Centrum Nurkowe Aqarium, 78-100 Kołobrzeg

Salem Express, wreck (★4.6)

Travel time approx. 90 minutes. This wreck sank in 1991 with many casualties. The Salem Express is 110m long and 18m wide. She lies at a depth of 12-33m.
Peter S. (#417559)

Kuda Rah Thila (★4.6)

A stunning underwater pinnacle just minutes away from the island of Kuda Rah. This dive site has been declared a protected marine area. The dive site is better for Advanced certified divers and those who are experienced with a bit of current. Nitrox is recommended.
CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI

Caieiras (★4.5)

The dive at this point is around 17 meters and occurs between three distinct rock formations. It is well known for the amount of algae. It is one of the resting and feeding areas for sea turtles.
OCEAN SPORTS, 00979 CAROLINA

El Natural (★4.3)

This is a natural reef site ranging in depth from 30 feet up to about 70-80 feet, in a gradual descent. The shoreline is rocky so you need to be careful where you step, but the dive is a nice pleasure dive. Visibility can range from 15 feet to over 50 or 60 feet.
Wild Blue Diving, 628003 tamilnadu

Dicksons Pinnacle (★4.7)

A visit to Havelock island is not complete without at least one dive at Dixon’s Pinnacle. The pinnacles were discovered years ago by a local Andaman instructor called Dickson and since then the site has been the one of the most popular dive sites around Havelock.
PLONGEQUILIBRE, 75008 PARIS

Marsa Shagra House Reef (★4.4)

Marsa Shagara is a bay with an easy sand bottom entrance that leads to South or North reef dives. The depth starts at 1m and drops to 40m + outside the bay. It is one of the most pristine house reef dives in the south. This dive is great for entry level and experienced divers.
DIVERSION, 38686 Alcala

Abades Bay (★4.5)

Just about 15 kilometers south of the airport sits this marine protected area where you can dive all year round because it is protected by the Trade Winds.
CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI

Buraco das Cabras (★4.6)

It is a drift dive that starts in the Outside Sea and ends in the Inside Sea, therefore, it doesn’t demand much effort from the divers during the displacement. The average depth is 15 meters and the point is made up of rock formations of volcanic origin.
Sea Bees Diving, 83130 Phuket

Racha Yai, Bay 1 (★4.5)

Bay 1 is located on the east side of Racha Yai Island. There are three wrecks to be explored at this dive site. Depths are between 5-25 meters and the white sandy beach is calm.
Extra Divers Qantab, 100 Muscat

Mermaid Cove (★4.4)

Mermaid cove, is approximately 15 minutes far from the Dive Centre, sandy bottom between 2 to 5 m offer the best location for try dives and courses, a beautiful coral garden is located on the right inside of the bay from 2 m down to 14 m depth. Outside the bay a rich drop off can take you to 23 m.