The last couple of big trips I’ve taken, Puerto Vallarta and Hawaii, have both made evident the importance and wonder of the Green sea turtle. Amazing that they can migrate over 1,600 miles, and after their first couple of years out in the ocean, they seem to make their way back to the beach where they were hatched. I have to wonder if they traverse between Puerto Vallarta and the Hawaiian Islands, though that would be just a few thousand miles over their mileage plan; but Puerto Vallarta and Hawaii are on the same latitude, so, what do you think?
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Ha ha….do you walk that 1.600 meters slowly? Thanks for stopping by.
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Do you think it will turn into a Ninja turtle one day?
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Maybe….but I hope not as big as this one 🙂
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I wonder if its NOT ok to have it as a pet, cuz i got one
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ooooo….I don’t know. But the word is out now 🙂 What do you feed it?
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I had a similar experience to Maggie L R. Unexpected and truly special. I treasure the memory so thanks for the reminder, Angeline
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You’re welcome. That must have been a wonderful time. Thanks for stopping by.
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Fascinating and definitely a wonder…. The size is amazing too. 🙂
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I wonder how much they weigh!
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beautiful! in high school, i worked with sea turtles in North Carolina. Amazing to think about how far these creatures travel.
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Thank you. They must feel so light and free in the water, and able to swim forever.
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WOW! What a fantastic capture!
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Thanks Marcie. Appreciate that coming from you. Your work is so beautiful.
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great post and photo Angeline – where I used to live in Queensland was just a short trip to Hervey Bay. Every year we had Loggerhead turtles come in to nest – it is the largest nesting site for them in the world and was amazing. really love this post.
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Thanks Jo. I’ll have to Google a picture of a Loggerhead turtle; do they look the same?
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Thanks Mike!
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Wow! What a wonder for sure. : )
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One of the wonders of the universe!
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Whoa! That’s a ninja turtle! 😉
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ha ha…indeed, and there was another one parked next to it.
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I think it is a wonder in general how this magnificent creatures of the sea would travel great distance in the ocean and once it’s time to lay eggs would go back to the place where they were born. They say it’s an imprint causing them to remember where they originated from. Now that is both a wonder and an amazement. They are the coolest looking creatures too, graceful, gentle, fascinating. Beatiful post. Thanks for sharing. A blessed weekend to you and your love ones…
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Isn’t it incredible? The creatures of this earth are all wonders. Thanks for your kind words, and hope you and the family have a restful weekend.
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fascinating creatures indeed, is what i think
thanks for sharing!
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And thanks for the visit.
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Great post they are now one of our endangered species in the planet ,thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Jake. Yes, you should see how they protect the turtle eggs in “safe” places on the beach in Mexico and Hawaii, and then help them get to the water once they hatch.
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Awesome creatures. I had the honour of scuba diving alongside of one of these wonders. They are so gracefull in the water. We swam about 7 or 8 feet from each other, he looked at me, and I looked at him.
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I have been snorkeling, but have never encountered one of these sweeties….that must have been a beautiful moment to be underwater and swimming along side them.
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