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Turtles in Canary Islands<\/h1><\/span>
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Diving is one of the most attractive tourist activities in the Canary Islands. Nothing better than swimming into this sea full of life and\u00a0taking a closer look at the most curious species in the ocean<\/strong>. Here you will learn a little more about turtles in Tenerife, how to observe them, and get acquainted about all what\u2019s around that experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What\u2019s the best time of the year for turtle seeing in Tenerife?<\/h2><\/span>
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One of the advantages of the Canary Islands ecosystem is\u00a0an ideal environment that favors the coexistence<\/strong>\u00a0of all kinds of marine animals. Nice temperature all year long, warm waters and abundant food, among other characteristics, means that\u00a0turtles in Canary Islands<\/strong>\u00a0can be seen any time throughout the year.<\/p>\n

However, the chances for tourists and visitors of having good sightings usually increases between April and October, since those are the warmest and most summery months at that latitude. Some experts in marine biology recommend not going so far into the deep sea to observe the turtles, since\u00a0they usually wander near the coast<\/strong>,\u00a0where they can get\u00a0easier food in the reefs.<\/p>\n

Also, the best place to find them is in the south of Tenerife, since that\u2019s precisely the warmest area of the island, washed by ocean currents coming from the equator.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What kind of sea turtles can be seen in the Canary Islands?<\/h2><\/span>
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Not only turtles are found in this ecosystem.\u00a0Cetaceans such as whales and dolphins<\/strong>, as well as 38 other different species can be seen in Costa del Silencio, Los Cristianos y Las Am\u00e9ricas. However, and referring only to turtles, the following two species are common near those beaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Green sea turtle<\/h3><\/span>
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Known by biologists as\u00a0Chelonia mydas<\/em>, the common name refers not to its carapace appearance but to the green color of its fat. They use to live in tropical and warm environments, so\u00a0the waters of Tenerife have become their favorite place<\/strong>. They often wander near coastal areas, where they can easily find better food.<\/p>\n

Some helpful hints to consider before diving for watching these noble animals are the following:<\/p>\n