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Scuba diver has thrilling encounter with endangered sea turtle

Hawksbill sea turtles are one of the most beautiful turtles in the world. They are also one of the most endangered. Hunted to near extinction in the past 50 years for their beautiful shells, these turtles declined to less than 20 per cent of their numbers. Fishing and catch nets also took their toll on the turtles, as did habitat destruction, pollution and egg harvesting. Extremely rare, these turtles bring a lot of delight to divers who are lucky enough to meet up with one of them on the reef.Chris is a biology student with a love for all animals, especially turtles. As he hovered over the coral, exploring the marine park on Little Cayman Island a large female Hawksbill drifted curiously toward him. Cruising over the reef looking for sea sponges, this turtle was more than comfortable swimming along with Chris and he was thrilled to be enjoying such a close look.
Hawksbill sea turtles are one of the most beautiful turtles in the world. They are also one of the most endangered. Hunted to near extinction in the past 50 years for their beautiful shells, these turtles declined to less than 20 per cent of their numbers. Fishing and catch nets also took their toll on the turtles, as did habitat destruction, pollution and egg harvesting. Extremely rare, these turtles bring a lot of delight to divers who are lucky enough to meet up with one of them on the reef.Chris is a biology student with a love for all animals, especially turtles. As he hovered over the coral, exploring the marine park on Little Cayman Island a large female Hawksbill drifted curiously toward him. Cruising over the reef looking for sea sponges, this turtle was more than comfortable swimming along with Chris and he was thrilled to be enjoying such a close look.
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Credit:
Rumble
Editorial #:
1277778818
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Rumble
Date created:
March 13, 2019
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00:01:09:18
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Cayman Islands
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Rumble Editorial
Object name:
7823622