Green
turtles are distributed worldwide, nesting on sandy beaches
The
carapace of green turtles ranges from olive brown to black. The
name of the green sea turtle derives from the colour of their fat
rather than any external characteristics. Adult females have a curved
carapace length of 107cm and can weigh over 150kg.
 Green
turtles feed almost exclusively on sea grass when it's available,
and alternatively feed on sea weeds and algae.
The
green turtle is the turtle that is most favoured for eating. This
was a common practice in historical times but is less common now
with the protection of turtles under international legislations.
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An
excellent reference on sea turtle ecology is presented in "Sea
Turtles: An Ecological Guide" by David Culko and Karen Eckert
(2003). To purchase this book contact 