Do sea turtles sleep?

for pelagic sea turtles they will float near the surface for hours at night, or in some instances simply not sleep for long periods of time. i am not a specialist on turtles but ive heard people who are mention that when resting some species can hold their breath for 6 to 8 hours. plenty of time for a nice sleep. read more

Sea turtles can sleep at the surface while in deep water or on the bottom wedged under rocks in nearshore waters. Many divers have seen green turtles sleeping under ledges in reefs and rocks. Hatchlings typically sleep floating on the surface, and they usually have their front flippers folded back over the top of their backs. read more

Sea turtles can sleep on the surface of the water when far out on the ocean deeps; they wedge themselves under overhanging rocks or coral outcroppings to rest in shallow water. They need only a few seconds at the surface to replenish their lungs. After that quick breath, they return under the surface. read more