Everyone loves finding Green Sea Turtles during a scuba diving tour, but sometimes they are hard to find. Good news for you – we know everything there is to know about these spectacular green creatures and exactly where to find them in San Diego!
You might be wondering why it might be hard to find them while scuba diving? Well, did you know that the Green Sea Turtle is listed as endangered? Although it is illegal to harm, collect, or kill them due to human activity, Green Sea Turtles are still in danger due to human activity.
So as you can see, this makes finding a Green Sea Turtle much more exciting because it is so rare to find one!
The best thing about diving with Trident Divers is that we know all there is to know about Green Sea Turtles and its preferred habitat. So keep reading to learn more!
These beautiful, shy, and playful creatures are known as Chelonia mydas and are the only species in the genus Chelonia. Their body is covered by a huge teardrop-shaped carapace accompanied by two large flippers. To give you an idea of how big Green Sea Turtles really are… They can weigh up to 700 pounds!
Their shell is typically a light brown color but can also be found in black in the eastern Pacific. They are herbivorous, unlike other turtles. Their favorite food is seagrass and algae.
Green Sea Turtles love to travel throughout the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, which means they’re close to home! In fact, one of their favorite spots is La Jolla. And guess what, we’ll take you there!
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If you want to experience a Green Sea Turtle in its preferred habitat, choose Trident Divers for your guide services.
As a NAUI certified SCUBA instructor, I can guide you from Novice to Master Diver, keeping you safe all along the way. Classes are flexible and can begin when you are ready. It all starts with one dive, so sign up today!
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