Like many species of sea turtles, green turtles enter the open ocean after hatching, where they live for several years. Larger juveniles return to nearshore, coastal waters, where they spend several years foraging until they reach maturity. Though adult green turtles undergo extensive reproductive migrations, during non-breeding years they can be found in the same feeding habitats with the juveniles.
Blacktip shark
The blacktip shark is a sturdy, gray, medium-sized shark characterized by the black markings on the tips of its fins and a distinct white ‘z’