Eretmochelys Imbricata Collection (#2)

Hawksbill turtle on caribbean reef

Hawksbill sea turtle at the edge of a wall with sharks, dog-tooth triggerfish and pyramid butterflyfish in the background, Palau, Micronesia

Hawskbill turtle on caribbean reef

Close-up head on view of a hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Injured Hawksbill Turtle with damaged shell in Caribbean Sea, Mexico

Hawksbill sea turtle eating, Castle Wall, Grand Cayman

A diver swims alongside a hawksbill sea turtle off of Indonesia
A diver swims over a Komodo reef with a hawksbill sea turtle off of Indonesia

Hawksbill Sea Turtle on Caribbean reef

An injured Hawksbill Turtle in Caribbean Sea, Mexico

Hawksbill Turtle swimming in midwater in Caribbean Sea, Mexico

Hawksbill turtle resting on a reef outcrop, Solomon Islands
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) resting on a reef outcrop, with rebreather diver looking on, Solomon Islands

Hawksbill sea turtle on a reef with diver in the background, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Hawksbill Turtle feeding on sponge in Caribbean Sea, Mexico

A hawksbill sea turtle swims over a coral reef in Palau. This is an endangered species often hunted for its shell and meat

Hawksbill sea turtle, Nassau, The Bahamas

Hawksbill sea turtle and gray angelfish share a special moment, Castle Wall, Grand Cayman

A Hawksbill Sea Turtle rests in the sand under a reef ledge
A Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) rests in the sand under a reef ledge at the expansive coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off of Delray Beach, Florida

Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle next to a red sea fan, Indonesia
Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle next to a red sea fan on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A Hawksbill Turtle swims along a caribbean reef with diver in background

The hawksbill sea turtle, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swims in the waters off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands. The hawksbill is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family

Hawksbill turtle in the diving position, Papua New Guinea
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the diving position, Papua New Guinea

Hawksbill turtle ascending against a colony of bubbles
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) ascending aganist a colony of bubbles, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A hawksbill sea turtle and angelfish in Cozumel, Mexico
A hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeds on sponge and an angelfish follows for scraps in Cozumel, Mexico

Hawksbill sea turtle and gray angelfish by coral reef, USS Kittiwake, Grand Cayman

Hawksbill sea turtle, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) free swimming, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver and Hawksbill Turtle on caribbean reef

Hawksbill Sea Turtle in mid-water in the Caribbean Sea

Hawksbill sea turtle ascending, Nassau, The Bahamas

Close-up view of the underside of a Hawksbill sea turtle with barnacles
Close-up view of the underside of a Hawksbill sea turtle, complete with barnacles, on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Hawksbill sea turtle -Eretmochelys imbricata- leaving the beach after having laid its eggs, at night, tracks in the sand, Bentota Beach, Indian Ocean, Uda Walawe Reservoir, Southern Province

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmoscelielys imbricata) Hol Chan Marine Preserve, Belize Barrier Reef-2nd largest reef in the world

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmoschelys imbricata) Ambergris Caye, Hol Chan Marine Preserve, Belize

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Coral Reef Island, Belize Barrier Reef. Second largest barrier reef system in the world. Belize, Central America IUCN Status: Critically Endangered

Diver and Hawksbill turtle, Dimaniyat Islands, Gulf of Oman, Oman, Middle East

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Hawksbill Turtle - hatchling tracks Crab Island - NW Torres Strait Island - Queensland - Australia. Date:

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Hawksbill Turtle - hatchlings Crab Island - NW Torres Strait Island - Queensland - Australia. Date:

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Hawksbill Turtle - hatchlings Crab Island - NW Torres Strait Island - Queensland - Australia. Date:

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Hawksbill Turtle - coming ashore to lay on Crab Island NW Torres Strait -Queensland - Australia. Date:

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Hawksbill Turtle - hatchlings Crab Island - NW Torres Strait Island - Queensland - Australia. Date:

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), close-up, view from above

Shells of Starred Tortoise, Hawksbill Turtle, and Radiated Tortoise

The critically endangered hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Ras Mohammed National Park, off Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys) with a tracking device on its back, Dominica, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Eretmochelys imbricata, Hawksbill turtle
George Forster illustration of Hawksbill turtle. Plate 169

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and diver, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbircata), Utila, North Side, Bay Islands, Honduras, Central America

Hatching turtles. Green turtle (Chelonia mydas, right) and a hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata, left) hatchlings emerging from their eggs. These eggs are in a protected hatchery

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The Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) gracefully glides through the crystal-clear waters of a vibrant coral reef. Its striking shell, adorned with intricate patterns, reflects the sunlight as it swims effortlessly among a myriad of colorful marine life. Found in the Shark Observatory of Ras Mohamed National Park in Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt, this magnificent creature is a true marvel to behold. With its white and tan body contrasting against the vivid hues of the coral, the Hawksbill turtle stands out as it navigates its way through its natural habitat. Sadly, this species is critically endangered due to various threats such as habitat destruction and illegal hunting for their beautiful shells. In one captivating image captured off the coast of Philippines in the Pacific Ocean, we witness a Hawksbill turtle feeding on red soft coral. Its delicate jaws delicately grasp onto each branch while providing an essential ecological service by maintaining balance within these underwater ecosystems. Another snapshot reveals a pair of Hawksbill turtles circling each other above a thriving coral reef. This mesmerizing display showcases their courtship behavior and highlights their importance in maintaining biodiversity within our oceans. In yet another breathtaking scene at Jackson Reef in Sinai, Egypt's Red Sea region, we observe a male Hawksbill turtle chomping on soft coral with gusto. These moments remind us not only of their beauty but also emphasize how crucial it is to protect these gentle creatures and preserve their fragile habitats. As we continue to explore these enchanting underwater worlds filled with lobophytum corals and pink soft corals that sway gently with ocean currents, let us remember that every encounter with an Eretmochelys imbricata is truly special. Through conservation efforts and raising awareness about their plight, we can ensure future generations have the privilege to witness these awe-inspiring creatures swimming freely over vibrant reefs for years to come.