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Chelonia mydas agassisi
Taken in Sullivan Bay at Santiago Island. The most common species of sea turtle in the Galápagos. This one could have been hit by a boat, thus the white patch on its shell (as explained by our naturalist). The final picture is of a nest which was roped off to protect the eggs.
Shallow waters and lagoons around the islands
Subspecies endemic to the Galápagos
Spotted on May 23, 2009
Submitted on Apr 1, 2011
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Take more trips you bring back such interesting pictures and reports.