How Fast Is Sea Turtle?

Leatherback turtles swim at 30 km/h — far faster than their plodding land cousins. They dive over 1,200 metres deep, hold their breath for over an hour, and migrate across entire oceans following jellyfish blooms.

Leatherback turtles dive deeper than 1,200 m — deeper than most submarines, holding their breath for over an hour.

• Faster than draft horses gallop
• Dive over 1,200 m deep