Where to see Green Sea Turtle
3 public access observation sites.
Shinnecock Bay
coastal · fall · best at dawn
Shallow bay complex behind the barrier island. Cold-stun strandings reported to NY Marine Rescue Center (631-369-9829).
Peconic Bay
marine · summer · best at day
Peconic Estuary bay system between the North and South Forks. Classic fluke drift grounds.
Gardiners Bay
marine · summer · best at day
Open bay between the North Fork, Gardiners Island, and East Hampton. NOAA-documented loggerhead foraging waters.