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Iconic sea turtle

            Known to be one of the wisest of souls in the animal kingdom, sea turtles have played a significant role in the myths and legends of many cultures worldwide.

The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is the largest of all the hard-shelled sea turtles, growing up to one meter long and weighing 130-160 kg.
 
The green turtle is known for its smooth, heart-shaped shell and paddle-like flippers. It gets its name from the greenish colour of its body fat. While green turtles have inhabited the world’s oceans for hundreds of millions of years, few large nesting populations remain, and there are concerns about their survival.
Gazing into the spellbinding, mesmerizing eyes of a sea turtle, one can travel back in time, 150 million years to be exact and experience the world through the eyes of an ancient being that survived the age of dinosaurs.

These enchanting creatures  are associated with our embodied evolution on Earth and our physical existence, reminding us to stay grounded and be close to Earth, treating it with care.

Shot with a HTC RE from Marsa Alam.

Taken in: Egypt / Red Sea / Abū Ghuşūn (show map)

Taken on: March 26, 2025

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