Scientific name: Chelonia mydas
Size: The carapace measures from 27 to 40 inches for males, up to 55 inches for females
Color: Brownish or greenish
Distinguishing feature: The muzzle is rounded and two scales are present between the two eyes, separated by a vertical line. The outer edge of the carapace is rather smooth.
Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Chelonia mydas
Size: The carapace measures from 27 to 40 inches for males, up to 55 inches for females
Color: Brownish or greenish
Distinguishing feature: The muzzle is rounded and two scales are present between the two eyes, separated by a vertical line. The outer edge of the carapace is rather smooth.
Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat
The green turtle is firstly carnivorous (invertebrates, jellyfish and fish eggs) and becomes herbivorous as it grows.
She reaches sexual maturity between the ages of 18 and 30.
For the laying, she is able to travel 1250 miles to reach the place where she was born. For this purpose, she uses magnetic fields to create a magnetic map to locate in the oceans. She also uses the currents to complete this orientation.
The tiger shark has slender marks similars to the lines of tigers, hence its name.
When it is juvenile, these marks are round and not vertical. They change when it grows.
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
