Green Sea Turtle

Photo: Kyle Van Houtan · CC BY

Green sea turtles are among the most charismatic residents of the Yongala, drawn by the abundant algae and invertebrates that colonise the wreck's steel surfaces. Multiple individuals are typically present throughout the dive, resting on the superstructure or feeding on encrusting growth with methodical bites. Their long association with divers at this site has made them extraordinarily approachable, often choosing to swim alongside dive groups for minutes at a time.