Chelone Imbricata Collection

RF - Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef. Whilst a Predatory bandcheek wrasse (Oxycheilinus digrammus)

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

Coral (Lobophytum sp. ) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Coral (Lobophytum sp.) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in background. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

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

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swims along a coral reef with pink soft coral (Dendronepthya sp.). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) pair circling each other above coral reef. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on soft coral (Litophyton arboreum) Nuweiba, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) ventral view, Philippines, Pacific Ocean. Critically endangered

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

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) cloze up on coral reef, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

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

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

Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Port El Ghalib, Egypt, Red Sea

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The critically endangered Chelone imbricata, commonly known as the Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), gracefully swims over a vibrant coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. This magnificent creature, with its distinctively patterned shell and ventral view captured in the Philippines, showcases both beauty and vulnerability. With its specialized diet, it delicately feeds on red soft corals like Dendronepthya sp. , creating an enchanting spectacle amidst the underwater world. As it glides along the reef, we witness its interaction with pink soft corals and observe a pair of hawksbill turtles circling each other above this diverse ecosystem. In another breathtaking encounter off Jackson Reef in Sinai, Egypt's Red Sea, a male hawksbill turtle indulges in chomping on soft coral Litophyton arboreum. These moments remind us of their crucial role as caretakers of our oceans' delicate balance. The Ari Atoll in Maldives offers refuge to these remarkable creatures but also highlights their critical endangerment status. A captivating image from Laamu Atoll reveals a hawksbill turtle swimming over leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ), emphasizing their symbiotic relationship with marine life forms. Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia presents an up-close glimpse of this species against a backdrop of stunning coral reefs—a testament to nature's unparalleled artistry. As we marvel at these snapshots capturing the essence of Chelone imbricata's existence, let us remember that conservation efforts are vital for protecting these majestic creatures and preserving their habitats for generations to come.