Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

Offshore and Peconic Bay

Large sea turtle with a heart-shaped, reddish-brown carapace and powerful jaws. The Northwest Atlantic population is listed as threatened under the ESA.

Best time of day

Daytime

How to see

Report sightings/strandings to NY Marine Rescue.

Operator

NY Marine Rescue Center@nymarinerescuecenter📞 +1 631-369-9829

Cost

Free

Age

All ages

Accessibility

Varies

Responsible viewing

Never touch; ESA-threatened (Northwest Atlantic population).

Weather / sea state

Calm.