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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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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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GREEN WordPrompt Challenge
Here’s my contribution to this month’s WordPress single-word monthly challenge. This month, the single-world is Green. Turtles are great to photograph or capture on video. Most turtles don’t mind being models. I took this image in Grenada with my first underwater camera. I knew nothing about underwater photography and my images were coming out with…
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Turtle Tuesday: King of Komodo
Great Moments with Turtles More Sea Turtles
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Missing Limb Sea Turtle
A drift dive off Cozumel revealed a resilient sea turtle, highlighting the beauty of life adapting in a healthy reef ecosystem. Cozumel offers excellent diving conditions with warm waters, clear visibility, and abundant marine life, making it ideal for turtle encounters, while Playa del Carmen provides unique seasonal diving experiences.