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Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

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We were so lucky to stumble upon this sea turtle just resting on some rocks. It did not seem concerned with us at all - only closing its eyes when a wave came crashing.

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@LivesInADream - I just saw your comment and had to research it. Very peculiar, but you are absolutely right! Found an interesting fact file about it here if anyone's interested :) http://www.fpir.noaa.gov/Library/PRD/Sea%20Turtles/Fishing%20around%20sea%20turtles%20page/seaturtle-lifehistoryFAQ.2-4-11-1.pdf
Green sea turtles often come onto land in the area to rest and sunbathe :)
Hi Audrey, I forgot to reply - but I guess that is a good sign, if he/she was gone I mean :) Regardless a beautiful animal and great shots.
On our way back we didn't see it, so I'm assuming it made it back into the water. He wasn't stuck in the rocks, but I cannot know if he was sick or not. I certainly hope not :(
Hi Audrey, what a beautiful sea turtle. Did you ever go back to see if it was still there? He/she might be trapped or sick as sea turtles very rarely (unless laying eggs) go on to land. Unless you know something that I don't!
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PublishedOctober 5, 2012

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