Turtles
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Breakfast with the Giants: Mornings at Blue Hill Hotel, Seychelles
At Blue Hill Hotel in the Seychelles, breakfast features a unique tradition where guests witness the feeding of resident Aldabra giant tortoises. Kitchen staff use organic food scraps to sustain these gentle giants, promoting sustainability. This ritual offers guests a chance to connect with the iconic native species in an eco-friendly setting.
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Another Turtle Tuesday in the Caribbean
Diving in the Caribbean reveals diverse sea turtle species, each with distinct traits and habits, such as the Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, and Leatherback turtles. Despite their charm, these ancient creatures face threats from pollution and habitat loss. Individuals can help by reducing plastic waste and supporting conservation efforts.
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Capturing a Green Turtle’s Graceful Approach
The morning dive revealed the beauty of marine life despite the stirred currents. Turtles gracefully navigated the reef, creating a comforting atmosphere. One turtle unexpectedly approached, allowing for a magical encounter that overshadowed visibility concerns, leaving a lasting appreciation for the experience shared in the underwater world.
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World Sea Turtle Day: A Glimpse into the Lives of Sea Turtles
On World Sea Turtle Day, we celebrate these ancient mariners’ role in marine ecosystems and acknowledge their facing threats. The videos show their beauty and resilience. With unique characteristics, sea turtles help maintain seagrass beds and coral reefs. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect them from human activities and ensure their survival for future generations.
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Ancient Mariners: Sea turtles
Ancient sea mariners have long captivated the imagination with their remarkable journeys across vast oceans. Among these intrepid voyagers, sea turtles are one of the most fascinating and enduring species. For centuries, these ancient reptiles have been navigating the world’s oceans, their wanderings spanning vast distances and captivating the hearts of many. Sea turtles possess…
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Crocodilefish and Turtle
This was a super cool moment! I was diving along a sea wall in front of an island called Bunaken. Sitting on a ledge was a resting Sea Turtle with two Remoras on its shell. As I positioned to take the photo, a Crocodilefish quickly jumped into the frame. It caught me off guard as…
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Turtle Tuesday – Maldives
Just before a small storm we dropping on to a dive site that is know for Manta Ray sightings. We did not see any Manta Ray’s on this dive. However, we did find a few resting Turtles along the reef. More images from my first dive trip to the Maldives can be found here.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Nudibranch Dumaguete, Philippines Green Turtles Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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A Lovely Turtle Searching For the Perfect Spot
We are diving a shipwreck in the middle of the Red Sea. We observed the sea turtle moving about the shipwreck. We have a few close encounters and try to maintain our distance. The turtle finally settled on one spot which was captured at the end of this video. Images capture in the Red Sea.…
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Turtle Tuesday: Loggerhead and Hawksbill
‘3 limbed’ Loggerhead Turtle Hawksbill Turtle Loggerhead Turtle Images were captured during dives off the coast of Nassau in the Bahamas on a Gopro Hero 4 Silver.