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Pacific green turtle
STEFFRO1

Pacific green turtle (Chelonia mydas)

This afternoons excursion was in the dingys exploring the rocks and mangroves along the shore for penguins, boobies, rays, turtles and other birds.
Habitat
Mangroves
Location
Galapagos Islands
Date taken
8/23/2015
Scientific name
Chelonia mydas
Equipment used
Nikon D7200 with 80-400mm Nikkor lens
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Opus Editor
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That water is such a lovely colour and sets him off beautifully Bob.

A super picture - what a wonderful time you were having!!
 
I love the colours and patterns in the water in this beautiful shot, Robert !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
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Lol, are they called Green Turtles because they live in green water? (lol) Excellent picture of this beauty Bob!!!!!
 

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Reptiles
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