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Least Concern· population increasing· assessed 2025

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Sighting evidence at Punta Gaviota, La Gomera

Green Turtle

Photo: gabohq · CC BY-NC

La Gomera's southern coast hosts a resident green turtle population that grazes on seagrass and algae across the rocky reef. Turtles often rest beneath overhangs and are remarkably relaxed around divers, making Punta Gaviota one of the best sites in the archipelago for prolonged observation.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file
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.

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