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Which sea animal has green blood?

Published in Marine Biology 1 min read

The Green Sea Turtle is the sea animal whose blood can sometimes appear green.

While not all Green Sea Turtles consistently have green blood, it can occur due to a high concentration of biliverdin. Biliverdin is a green bile pigment, a product of hemoglobin breakdown. Elevated levels of biliverdin in their bloodstream can impart a greenish hue to their blood. This condition, however, often indicates a health issue.

In short, it's not that green blood is normal for them, but it can happen and is most associated with Green Sea Turtles amongst sea creatures.