On several dives this season, we have encountered a hawksbill turtle. Over the years, we have seen many more hawksbill turtles than green turtles. As you might guess, the name is derived from the shape of their overhanging upper beak, which resembles a hawk's bill. Additionally, the edges of their rear border plates are serrated.
These photos were taken at the same site, a week apart, but quite likely are all the same turtle. It was over 2 feet long, and the photos were taken at depths of 20 to 40 feet.
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| Eating a sponge |
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| Note the bill |
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| Swimming past a rope sponge |
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| And of course, they are reptiles and need to surface for air |
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