How long can a sea turtle hold its breath underwater?

As sea turtles are air breathing reptiles, they need to surface to breathe. Sea turtles can hold their breath for several hours, depending upon the level of activity. A resting or sleeping turtle can remain underwater for 4-7 hours. read more

Sea turtles are incredibly well adapted to their marine existence; some can remain underwater for hours at a time. Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) hold the record for longest dive -- scientists have documented them remaining underwater for longer than 10 hours. read more

The turtle, depending on the species can hold its breath underwater for a long time. Most species can hold their breath anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours. How long the turtle can hold its breath is also in direct proportion to how active it is and if it is able to find pockets of air. read more