Green Sea Turtle

Description:

The carapace of the turtle has various color patterns that change over time. Hatchlings of C. mydas, like those of other marine turtles, have mostly black carapaces and light-colored plastrons.

Habitat:

Extends throughout tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.

Notes:

Spotted at the Maritime Aquarium. It was difficult to get an image that wasn't blurry since it kept moving in poor lighting!