Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2017

Loggerhead sea turtle

Caretta caretta

Sighting evidence at Kekova Reef, Kaş

The Lycian coast is one of the most important loggerhead nesting grounds in the eastern Mediterranean; nesting females return to the same beaches every 2 to 3 years. Juveniles and sub-adults forage over shallow reef and seagrass beds through summer. They feed primarily on jellyfish, molluscs, and crustaceans. IUCN lists the species as Vulnerable; boat strike and bycatch remain the primary threats in Turkey.

Evidence at this site

25 records within 25 km

Confidence: medium

Last confirmed Jun 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