Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
Last Observed: February 2010
Observed By: Jonathan Milnes
The hawksbill sea turtle is a large sea turtle that inhabits tropical oceans all around the world. It is listed as endangered and in most countries it is illegal to collect, harm or kill them. Not that you’d want to – they are peaceful creatures and swimming with one is a rare privilege.
Like most turtles the hawksbill turtle migrates very long distance between feeding grounds and hatching beaches, which they are able to relocate with uncanny precision. They can live for up to 80 years.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Wikipedia
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
