Hawksbill Turtle Collection (#2)

Hawksbill Sea Turtle portrait, Australia

Hawksbill turtle swimming with diver, Papua New Guinea
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming with diver, Lama Shoals, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Hawksbill Sea Turtle belly, Australia

A hawksbill sea turtle resting under a reef in Cozumel, Mexico

Hawksbill sea turtle swimming over reef, Belize

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

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

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

Juvenile hawksbill sea turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata, found near the shore of Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, Australia

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

Caribbean, Grand Cayman. Juvenile Hawksbill Turtles at Turtle farm

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

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

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

Hawksbill Turtle Northern Bahamas

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A school of glassfish swim over an endangered hawksbill turtle

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The hawksbill turtle, also known as Eretmochelys imbricata, is a majestic creature that can be found swimming gracefully over vibrant coral reefs. These turtles are often spotted in stunning locations such as the Shark Observatory in Ras Mohamed National Park, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt. With their unique white and turtle-shaped bodies, they stand out among the marine life. Sadly, these beautiful creatures are critically endangered and need our protection. Ventral views of hawksbill turtles in the Philippines serve as a reminder of their vulnerable status in the Pacific Ocean, and is crucial for us to take action to ensure their survival. Feeding on red soft corals like Dendronepthya sp. , hawksbill turtles play an important role in maintaining the delicate balance of coral reef ecosystems. Their presence alongside Lobophytum sp. , another type of coral on a reef flat, showcases their symbiotic relationship with these underwater habitats. As they swim along coral reefs adorned with pink soft corals or engage in intricate courtship dances above them, hawksbill turtles captivate our hearts with their grace and beauty. Observing them feeding on Litophyton arboreum reminds us of how interconnected all species are within our oceans. In efforts to conserve these incredible creatures, dedicated individuals release captive-bred hawksbill turtles into the sea at Sea Turtle Conservation Centers worldwide.