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Where to see Green sea turtle
Green sea turtle is recorded at 41 public dive sites on PickADive across Indonesia, United States, and Jordan. Frequency labels below reflect what divers and datasets report at each site — sightings are planning context, never a guarantee.
Photo: Charles J. Sharp (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Dive sites where Green sea turtle is seen
United States
35 sites- Black Rock (Pu'u Keka'a, Ka'anapali)Hawaiicommon
- Dry Tortugas National ParkFloridacommon
- Electric Beach (Kahe Point)HawaiicommonIntermediate
- EscambrónPuerto Ricocommon
- Five Caves / Five Graves (Makena Landing)HawaiicommonIntermediate
- Hanauma BayHawaiicommon
- Honolua BayHawaiicommon
- Kealakekua Bay (Ka'awaloa Cove / Captain Cook Monument)HawaiicommonIntermediate
Indonesia
4 sitesThe year at a glance
Worldwide recorded sightings of Green sea turtle by calendar month, from open science data — where people have seen them before, not a promise.
Most recorded in May · watch the whole year animate on the Migrations map
Common questions
Can you touch a sea turtle while diving?
No — and in most places it is illegal, not just discouraged. Green sea turtles are protected under national laws and international agreements; touching, chasing, or crowding one can stress the animal, strip protective coatings, and earn serious fines. Keep a respectful distance, approach slowly from the side, and let a resting turtle rest.
How big do green sea turtles get and how long do they live?
Adult green turtles typically reach about 1–1.2 metres in shell length and 110–190 kilograms, and they can live to 70 years or more. Adults are largely herbivorous — seagrass and algae — which is unusual among sea turtles. The species is listed as Endangered, so protection rules at dive sites are strict.
Where can you see Green sea turtle while diving?
PickADive currently records Green sea turtle at 41 public dive sites across Indonesia, United States, and Jordan. It is listed as commonly seen at Barracuda Point (Kakaban), Big Fish Country (Maratua Channel), and Black Rock (Pu'u Keka'a, Ka'anapali). Sightings are never guaranteed; conditions, season, and luck all matter.
Is a Green sea turtle sighting guaranteed?
No. Wildlife encounters depend on season, conditions, time of day, and chance. PickADive's frequency labels (common, occasional, rare) summarize what has been recorded at each site — treat them as planning context and ask local operators about recent sightings.
How do I plan a dive around seeing Green sea turtle?
Start with the sites listed on this page, compare their difficulty and access on each site page, and check the latest dive-window forecasts before committing to a day. Local dive operators can tell you where the most recent sightings have been.
General reference drawn from mainstream marine-biology sources (IUCN Red List, published references). Wild animals are unpredictable — always follow your training, local regulations, and your operator’s briefing.