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Turtle and satellite-tracking information

There are only two species of marine turtle which nest in the Mediterranean : the Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and the Green turtle (Chelonia mydas), both are considered to be endangered.

Use the following list to learn more about turtles and satellite tracking

• A general introduction to sea turtles
• Mediterranean distribution
• Turtle outlines (8 species) and distribution
• Satellite-tracking: "Paola"- the loggerhead turtle
• The EuroTurtle website (for more detailed information)