150 Lbs. The Green Turtle occurs throughout tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. The have been called "green turtle" due to the color of their fat, which is of a green color. The color of their bodies and shells can vary, depending on age, population and location. Green turtles are recognized as endangered, although are still hunted in some parts of the world, where their meat is considered a delicacy. Green turtles spend much of their life near coastal beaches, especially seeming to prefer to live in and among seagrasses. Green turtles can live nearly two hundred years and can weigh up to 700 pounds. For more information on the conservation of Sea Turtles, log onto www.savetheseaturtles.org.