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green sea turtle

Chelonia mydas

Description:

Found this greenback sea turtle hanging out on some rocks in a small inlet. He did not seem threatened by us at all.

Habitat:

Coastal areas.

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6 Comments

DerrickLK
DerrickLK 12 years ago

I'm not sure Keith. We watched it for about 20-30 minutes then it went back in the water. I don't know much about their behavior to tell you the truth.

keithp2012
keithp2012 12 years ago

That seems like odd behavior unless its egg laying season for females, sure it wasn't sick?

DerrickLK
DerrickLK 12 years ago

Thanks!

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 12 years ago

Nice spotting

DerrickLK
DerrickLK 12 years ago

I snorkeled behind one for a while and it never seemed bothered by me. They are so fun to watch.

Birding For Fun
Birding For Fun 12 years ago

I have scubaed with these guys. They are so graceful in the water.

DerrickLK
Spotted by
DerrickLK

Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Mar 21, 2011
Submitted on Feb 17, 2012

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