The Andaman Sea is known for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and tropical islands. It is roughly 1,200 km long and 645 km wide, and is bordered by Myanmar to the north, Thailand and Malaysia to the east, Indonesia to the south, and India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the west.
5 Species of turtle can be seen here, although most sightings are of just 2 main species. They can be seen when either snorkeling or diving. This course is a beginner friendly guide to identifying the turtles that we find in the Andaman Sea.
FAQ’s
Yes, absolutely. You don’t need to have seen a turtle before.
This course will teach you some simple methods of identifying which turtle you are looking at. You will learn about head shape, beak shape, panels (scutes) on the shell, and scales on the face.
No. If you are comfortable entering the water with a lifejacket on, you can still watch turtles in their natural environment.
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- 2 Hours
- Lessons10
- 1.1Introduction to Sea Turtle Identification
- 1.2Turtle Identification basics Quick Review1 Question
- 1.3Green Turtle vs Hawksbill Turtle
- 1.4Green vs Hawksbill Quick Review1 Question
- 1.5Olive Ridley and Loggerhead Turtles
- 1.6Olive Ridley vs Loggerhead Quick Review1 Question
- 1.7Leatherback Turtle
- 1.8Leatherback Quick Review1 Question
- 1.9Practical Identification and Dive Application
- 1.10Turtle Identification Quick Knowledge Check4 Questions
- Knowledge ReviewTest what you have learned with our photo identification exercise1
