The loggerhead is a large-headed sea turtle occasionally spotted at the deeper, open-water sites.
How to recognize it
Note its very large, blocky head and powerful jaws, and a reddish-brown, heart-shaped shell.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Rosa vieja, El museo, Bajo humedo, Canal del ingles, Socorro, El bobito, Fondo loco, Yesbi. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
