How Fast Can An Average Sea Turtle Swim Underwater?

I know there are seven types of sea turtles, but I would just like to know the average speed of a sea turtle (in general)? Also, what is the highest recorded speed a sea turtle has swam? Thanks!

1 Comment to “How Fast Can An Average Sea Turtle Swim Underwater?”

  1. By Girlie, December 10, 2009 @ 10:25 pm

    They can swim 1.9 to 2.8 meters per second, according to a reliable source (http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/content/fu… Another site reports speeds up to 20 miles per hour (9 meters per second.) – http://hypertextbook.com/facts/1999/Rach…

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