Beautiful Sea Turtles

All Photos Copyright 2014 by Barry Fackler

Green Sea Turtles                       Chelonia mydas

Dark Reef

Photo Copyright 2014 by Barry Fackler

green sea turtle                 Chelonia mydas

Turtle Bedtime

Photo Copyright 2013 by Barry Fackler

This green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) is entering an underwater cave for a nap. When sleeping or resting, a green sea turtle can stay submerged for several hours on a single breath. However, when active or stressed, time submerged is greatly reduced. Greens can reach up to five feet in length and weigh up to 700 pounds. So now you know!