Leatherback Sea Turtles:

Leatherback turtles are the most commonly seen sea turtle in coastal BC waters, and it is virtually impossible to mistake for any other sea life.

• Can be greater than 6 feet long, weigh up to one tonne, and has very large flippers
• Seven ridges run along their back (looks like the bottom of a boat)
• Browny-black color with speckled white markings on the head and flippers
  

Green Sea Turtles:

Green turtles are the next most likely visitors to our coast. 

• Up to 4 feet long.
• Oval shaped shell made up of boney plates called scutes.
• Shell colour varies from pale to dark green and from plain colour to vivid combinations of yellow, brown and green.
  

Loggerhead Sea Turtles*:

• Approximately 3 feet long
• Heart shaped shell
• Reddish in colour
• Large head and jaws
  

Olive Ridley Sea Turtles*:

• Up to 3 feet long
• Nearly round shell
• Uniform grey or olive colour