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Green turtle. From the three species of marine turtles found in Tuvalu waters, it is the only one recorded nesting in Tuvalu. Turtle nesting takes place mostly in isolated areas or islets (motu) in the nine islands of the archipelago. Marine turtles had served an integral function to the traditions of Tuvalu. This is believed to have been received from the Samoan traditions through the influence of very early missionaries from Samoa who advocated the word of God in Tuvalu.