Adult green turtles are herbivores, which means they eat only plants such as seagrasses and algae. This diet is thought to give them their greenish-colored fat, hence the name, the green turtle. read more
The green sea turtle does not derive its name from any particular green external coloration of the turtle. Its name comes from the greenish color of the turtles' fat, which is only found in a layer between their inner organs and their shell. read more
Green turtle swimming underwater. Adult green turtles are herbivores, which means they eat only plants such as seagrasses and algae. This diet is thought to give them their greenish-colored fat, hence the name, the green turtle. read more
The name "green turtle" actually comes from the color of the fat. The fat is green due to the turtles' diet; they eat mostly sea grasses (such as turtle grass and manatee grass), and algae that commonly grow in lagoons. read more