Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

Offshore and Peconic Bay

Large, reddish-brown sea turtle that forages in New York waters in summer. Federally threatened.

Best time of day

Daytime

How to see

Report sightings/strandings to NY Marine Rescue.

Operator

NY Marine Rescue Center

Cost

Free

Age

All ages

Accessibility

Varies

Responsible viewing

Never touch; federally threatened.

Weather / sea state

Calm.