The Most Majestic and Ancient Ocean Swimmer Who has never been overjoyed to see a turtle while snorkeling or diving? These friendly-looking, ancient reptiles are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical areas. Sea turtles can live for up to 100 years and are believed to have been living here on earth for millions of years. Many facts about them are astonishing but probably the most is the fact that female turtles return to the exact beach where they were born, a journey sometimes covering thousands of kilometers, to lay their eggs in shallow nests they dig in the sand with their flippers. This is an incredible achievement and an awe-inspiring thing to watch. Most locations where you can dive with sea turtles are also where you can sneak a peek at this miraculous egg-laying practice that’s as old as time itself. Who has never been overjoyed to see a turtle while snorkeling or diving? These friendly-looking, ancient reptiles are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical areas. Sea turtles can live for up to 100 years and are believed to have been living here on earth for millions of years. Many facts about them are astonishing but probably the most is the fact that female turtles return to the exact beach where they were born, a journey sometimes covering thousands of kilometers, to lay their eggs in shallow nests they dig in the sand with their flippers. This is an incredible achievement and an awe-inspiring thing to watch. Most locations where you can dive with sea turtles are also where you can sneak a peek at this miraculous egg-laying practice that’s as old as time itself. © Alamy-National Geographic CreativeLeatherback TurtleIf you are lucky enough to go diving with leatherback sea turtles bring your camera as this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!Learn more © Shutterstock-Shane Myers PhotographyGreen TurtleScuba diving alongside a green sea turtle is always special as you watch them soar gracefully through the water.Learn more © iStock-ShaneGrossLoggerhead TurtleWith their ability to live in a variety of habitats from inshore waters to the open sea, chances of diving with a loggerhead sea turtle are pretty good.Learn more © Shutterstock-Ed JenkinsHawksbill TurtleDiving with hawksbill sea turtles is one of the most desired encounters for most divers since they don’t venture far from the reef.Learn more © Shutterstock-Joost van UffelenOlive Ridley TurtleIf diving with an olive ridley sea turtle is on your bucket list, check out the dive site map.Learn more