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Least Concern· population increasing· assessed 2025

Green sea turtle

Chelonia mydas

Sighting evidence at La Passe de l'Hermitage, Réunion Island

Green sea turtle

Photo: Jean-Paul Cassez · CC BY-NC

Green turtles in Réunion's lagoons feed predominantly on the seagrass beds behind the reef, returning to rest on the coral bommies at La Passe de l'Hermitage between grazing bouts. They are frequently encountered by beginners here, often resting motionless on the sand at 6 to 10 metres, tolerant of careful divers who maintain distance.

Evidence at this site

47 records within 25 km

Confidence: high

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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.

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