Hawksbill turtles and green turtles are a familiar side in the Red Sea. They can be really huge in size. It’s wonderful to see them parting the water in slow motion. They are sensational to watch, whether you dive or swim. It’s an unforgettable sight to see them grazing grass meadows for food. Turtles like a green environment.
Turtles do not have natural enemies in the food chain, although they cannot hide their claws and head in their shell.
Global warning effects the gender balance of turtles. The warmer the nests the more female offspring a turtle produces. The cooler the nests the more turtles will give birth to a male species.
Did you know that turtles can hold their breath underwater for five hours?
Turtles can reach the age of 100 years.