Embracing the tranquil abyss, a young sea turtle journeys through the heart of the ocean.
Exploring the great big blue has given me an intimate view of the awe-inspiring, yet often forgotten, dwellers of the deep. One of these sublime creatures, the sea turtle, epitomizes the resilience and mystery that our oceans represent.
Sea turtles, the ancient mariners of the seas, have been navigating the earth's oceans for over 100 million years, surviving global mass extinctions and climate changes that eradicated many species. These magnificent creatures are a testament to the tenacity of life in the face of adversity. Their journey from vulnerable hatchlings to graceful giants, braving predatory threats and the crashing waves, is nothing short of spectacular.
In my latest dive, I captured this young sea turtle, one of the ocean's most formidable navigators. Basking in the filtered sunlight, its flippers worked in gentle tandem, propelling it deeper into the sapphire realm. Its shell, a beautiful mosaic of patterns, camouflaged it from lurking predators and echoed the stories of its species' ancient lineage.
Yet, these incredible beings are under threat. Plastic pollution, commercial fishing, and climate change are jeopardizing their survival, driving several species toward extinction.
