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Which large, endangered marine turtle species nests on the beaches of Dalyan, Patara and Iztuzu along the Mediterranean coast each summer?
Answer: Loggerhead turtle — The loggerhead (Caretta caretta) nests on several protected beaches; Iztuzu Beach near Dalyan is one of the most important nesting sites in the Mediterranean, with volunteers guarding nests through the night.
- A Green turtle
- B Leatherback turtle
- C Hawksbill turtle
- D Loggerhead turtle ✓
The loggerhead (Caretta caretta) nests on several protected beaches; Iztuzu Beach near Dalyan is one of the most important nesting sites in the Mediterranean, with volunteers guarding nests through the night.