Cheloniidae Collection (page 2)

Aerial view of thousands of female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) approaching beach during massive arribada, with over 300

Female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore to nest while others leaves, at sunrise, during massive arribada. Playa Escobilla Sanctuary, Oaxaca, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over sand seabed, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean. Endangered

Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) newborn hatchling arriving at Pacific ocean during arribada, mass nesting event. Pacific coast, Oaxaca state, Mexico. November

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on a coral reef, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. Critically endangered

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) accompanied by Imperial blackfish (Schedophilus ovalis) swimming, Vulnerable (IUCN). Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) with shoals of damselfish (Pomacentridae) swimming through coral reef, Post Office Bay, Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), yellow morph, swimming in shallows, Post Office Bay, Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), yellow morph, swimming through shallows, Post Office Bay, Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) on the seabed, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), hatchling, making its way across the beach to the ocean, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Female Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore at dusk to lay eggs, Oaxaca, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore at night in large numbers to lay eggs during arribada mass nesting, Oaxaca, Mexico

Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) juvenile in captive rearing facility, Centro Mexicano de la Turtuga, Oaxaca, Mexico. Captive

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over a reef, portrait, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean. Endangered

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) on the seabed, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp)
RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp)
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) on a reef, Jackson Reef, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on red soft coral (Dendronepthya sp)
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on red soft coral (Dendronepthya sp.) on a coral reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) cloze up on coral reef, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

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Hawksbill Turtle - Cape Kri dive site, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia Hawksbill Turtle - Cape Kri dive site, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) visiting a cleaning station, Galapagos, South America, Pacific Ocean

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding in algae-rich shallows, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America, Pacific Ocean

A Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at surface to breathe, over shallow reef, Hawaii USA

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at surface, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Endangered Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) stretches neck to be cleaned by Yellow tangs (Zebrasoma flavescens) and Goldring tangs (Ctenochaetus strigosus), North Pacific, Hawaii, USA

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hides among mangrove trees, Bahamas

Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) accompanied by pilotfish (Naucrates ductor) swimming near the surface. Vulnerable. Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting on sea floor and two juvenile Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus). Marsa El Shouna, Marsa Alam, Egypt

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) with the USS Kittiwake (US Military submarine rescue vessel) wreck. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) heading back to sea after laying eggs on the beach, sunrise, Ras Al-Jinz Turtle Reserve, Ash-Sharkiyah, Oman, November

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming with shoal of striped salemas, Kicker Rock, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming, Posa de los Patillos, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) female digging nest, North coast, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Galapagos green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas agassizii) feeding on seaweed growing on lava rocks off Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador. December

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchling swims towards the deep part of the sea to escape from possible predators, Anse de Mais, West Grande Terre, Aldabra, Indian Ocean

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas), South Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), two viewed from above. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas), Xiaoliuqiu Island, Taiwan

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) unusually feeding on hard coral polyps. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) descending after breathing at the surface. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming, Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, May

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Hawksbill Turtle - Pyramids dive site, Amed, Date:

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Hawksbill Turtle - Pyramids dive site, Amed, Date:

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) trapped in fishing net, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, May, Third Place in the third National Contest Visions of our nature organised by Mexicos National

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) cruising along the drop off of a coral reef. Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) returning to the sea, IUCN Endangered, Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming with snorkelers in the background, Canary Islands, Spain, July

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Cheloniidae, also known as sea turtles, are majestic creatures that inhabit the world's oceans. From the RF - Hawksbill sea turtle gracefully swimming over a vibrant coral reef to the Green turtle basking in rays of sunlight at Akumal, these turtles captivate us with their beauty. In a black and white portrait, we see the enchanting Green sea turtle illuminated by the soft morning light. Its gentle demeanor and ancient wisdom seem to emanate from its eyes. A Loggerhead Turtle catches our attention with its side view, showcasing its unique features and strong presence. The sight of Green turtles swimming alongside angelfish at Punta Vicente Roca is truly mesmerizing. Their synchronized movements create an underwater ballet that leaves us in awe. A juvenile Green turtle playfully explores near the water's surface, offering us a split-level view into its aquatic world. A school of green chromis swims above a couple of green turtles, forming a harmonious tableau against nature's backdrop. The loggerhead shrike perched nearby reminds us of the delicate balance between land and sea ecosystems. As we venture towards Elizabeth Bay on Isabela Island, we witness a Green turtle gliding through mangroves with grace and tranquility. Laniakea Beach on Oahu's North Shore welcomes visitors with sightings of magnificent Green sea turtles emerging from turquoise waters. In Eleuthera, Bahamas, endangered Green sea turtles swim over sand ripples in shallow water—a poignant reminder of their vulnerable existence amidst human activities. And off Wakaya Island in Fiji's Pacific Ocean lies another breathtaking scene: a Cheloniidae resting at the ocean surface near a shallow coral reef—an image that symbolizes peace and serenity. They have captured our hearts for centuries with their timeless elegance and ecological importance. Let us cherish these remarkable creatures and work together to protect their habitats for generations to come.