Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Photo: Valentino Traversa · CC BY-NC

Karaburun Peninsula is one of the most important loggerhead sea turtle feeding areas in the Adriatic, with individuals aggregating in the posidonia meadows between May and November to feed on jellyfish and benthic invertebrates. These turtles can weigh up to 200 kilograms and must surface to breathe every few minutes, making them highly visible to divers who approach slowly from below. Albania's marine park protection has coincided with measurable increases in turtle sightings, suggesting the reserve is functioning as genuine refuge habitat.