Green sea turtle

The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black (sea) turtle, and the Pacific green turtle, is a species of sea turtle in the family, Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia. It is found through out tropical to subtropical waters of all three major oceans. It's common name usually refers to its green fat found beneath the carapace, not the color. Unlike most sea turtles, green sea turtles are mostly herbivorous, mainly feeding on sea grass. Green sea turtles are listed as an endangered species due to often being caught in fishing nets and pollution.