The sea turtle, particularly the green turtle, is the star of the islands. You can easily spot a sea turtle swimming in the clear water in daylight. If you jump into the water, the chances are you will be swimming with several of them. The Derawan islands have served as a nesting and feeding area for an abundance of sea turtles, particularly green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill turtles (Erethmochelys imbricata).The green turtle was once common in the warm oceans of the world, but has become increasingly scarce in areas where it is commercially exploited. As a gentle vegetarian, the species feed mainly on sea grasses and algae that are widely available in the Derawan sea. The hard-shelled marine turtles can weigh 150 kilograms and reach over 100 centimeters in length while their hatchlings

are a mere five centimeters long.

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