Record-breaking diver Müjdat Turan experienced an unexpected moment while free-diving with a speargun in the Dardanelles. Turan managed to take a selfie with the caretta caretta he encountered at a depth of 7 meters during the dive and recorded those moments second by second.
Müjdat Turan, 51, has become a social media phenomenon with his trophy hunts and underwater adventures. Most recently, he shared on social media his interaction with a caretta caretta that he encountered while diving off the coast of Dardanos in Çanakkale. These special moments were captured by Turan’s underwater camera viewers.
Turan, who noticed the caretta caretta during the dive, wanted to make close contact with it and immortalize this moment. He stated that during their meeting at a depth of 6-7 meters, the caretta caretta did not run away from Turan and even responded to his displays of affection.
Müjdat Turan described the moments he loved and played with the caretta caretta as follows: “It was very exciting for me to be in close contact with the caretta caretta while diving next to it. It was an incredible experience to play with it and even take a selfie with it. These species of creatures are very important for the continuation of the ecosystem. This encounter with it was truly an unforgettable experience for me.”
Turan, who stated that it is rare to encounter a loggerhead sea turtle in the Dardanelles, emphasized the importance of this experience in terms of the ecosystem. Turan, who said that caretta carettas are rarely seen in the Marmara Region, underlined the contribution of this encounter to nature and the marine ecosystem.
The moments when Müjdat Turan took a selfie with the caretta caretta attracted great attention from nature enthusiasts and sea lovers. This special meeting drew attention to the need to protect our seas and living creatures and encouraged people to be sensitive towards nature.
