A Hawksbill Turtle by Lucid Creationz Ltd

Eretmochelys imbricata / A hawksbill turtle swimming gracefully in the waters on a morning wall dive in the red sea egypt. The turtle was super calm & let me get up real close for a brief moment of eye contact & allowed me to take this beautiful image. Fun fact about the Hawksbill Turtle: It's named for its “beak” They feed almost exclusively on sponges. They're solitary nesters. They nest nearly 4 times per season. The largest populations occur in the tropical seas. Their most dangerous times in life are right after their eggs hatch. Their shell starts out heart shaped. Adult hawksbill turtles can hold their breath for up to 3 hours. Research tells that they have existed f...View all