Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2017

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

Sighting evidence at Kekova Sunken City, Antalya

Kekova's protected status and seagrass meadows bordering the sunken city make it a reliable foraging ground for loggerhead turtles of all ages. Turtles graze on seagrass and jellyfish in the calm lagoon between Kekova Island and the mainland, often resting on submerged walls between feeding bouts. The combination of turtles moving through ancient ruins creates some of the most photogenic moments available in Turkish diving.

Evidence at this site

25 records within 25 km

Confidence: medium

Last confirmed Jul 2026

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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.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Evidence at this site

Seasonality

Also seen at other sites