Dakar (ËdÃ¦kÉ) n (Placename) the capital and chief port of Senegal, on the SE side of Cape Verde peninsula. Pop: 2 313 000 (2005 est) Daâ¢kar (dÉËkÉr) n. a seaport in and the capital of Senegal. 1,382,000; 68 sq. mi.
As sea turtles are air breathing reptiles, they need to surface to breathe. Sea turtles can hold their breath for several hours, depending upon the level of activity. A resting or sleeping turtle can remain underwater for 4-7 hours.
How Long Can Pet Turtles Stay Underwater? Although there are more than 200 species of turtles in the world, only about 150 of them make suitable pets. Sea turtles, giant tortoises and of course, the ever-increasing number of endangered turtles, should not be kept, even by the most dedicated hobbyist.