First inter-seasonal recapture of a green turtle (Chelonia mydas) at Al Wajh Lagoon, Saudi Arabian Red Sea

This note aims to report the first recapture of a nesting green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in the Al Wajh lagoon, originally observed, and tagged while nesting in August 2021; and subsequently found in August 2024 under similar conditions. The turtle was first labelled with a flipper tag and satellite-tagged as part of a long-term monitoring effort to assess the post-nesting migratory movements and habitat use of marine turtles in the Red Sea. The recapture in 2024 represents the first record of this nature within Al Wajh Lagoon, specifically at Breem1 Island. This note provides insights into the green turtle growth, site fidelity, and remigration interval. Such findings contribute to the understanding of green turtle behavior, inform general population assessments, and confirm the importance of long-term marine turtle conservation strategies in the region.