The Top Fishing

Sea turtles are extremely ill-adapted to cold water, so they only inhabit shallow waters at low latitudes, and never venture into the deep sea. They have two diving modes.

One is diving to sleep, where they can last a night with very low energy consumption.

The second is for foraging, where they can only burst into action for a few minutes, and if they don’t come up for air within that time, they would suffocate.... Compared to many other marine creatures, they are significantly less capable.

Unlike other sea turtles, however, the leatherback turtle is a bit different, as it seemingly has all its skill points allocated in reverse.

They lack a hard shell, but their flesh is exceptionally fatty, which ensures they can adapt to water temperatures between 5 and 38 degrees Celsius.

Moreover, leatherbacks are skilled divers, capable of diving up to 1,200 meters deep. Compared to other members of the sea turtle family, they also have a more varied diet.

Members of the sea turtle family primarily feed on seagrass and algae, with the Hawksbill Turtle’s main diet even consisting of highly toxic sponges. They are among the few creatures capable of digesting glass.

Having read this far, some people might wonder how this is a disadvantage for them?

Especially for the leatherback turtle, which can dive deep and withstand cold temperatures, isn’t that a good thing?

Actually, it’s not, and now let’s talk about the self-dooming routine they follow.

First comes reproduction, which is critical. Many might have seen documentaries, but the reality of sea turtles laying eggs is even more arduous.