A green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, returning to the sea after laying her eggs. Ras Al Jinz, Oman

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A green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, returning to the sea after laying her eggs. Ras Al Jinz, Oman

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In this image, a green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, makes her way back to the Arabian Sea after an exhausting night of nesting at Ras Al Jinz, Oman. The golden sand glows under the light of the rising sun, providing a picturesque backdrop for this endangered reptile's journey. With a determined look in her eyes and her powerful flippers propelling her forward, the green turtle leaves behind the nest she had painstakingly dug and filled with her precious eggs. The serene scene is a testament to the resilience and tenacity of these magnificent creatures, who face numerous threats in their natural habitat. Green sea turtles are considered endangered due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching, and accidental capture in fishing gear. This image serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts and the need to protect these ancient mariners and their nesting sites. The green sea turtle's behavior during nesting is a spectacle to behold. She comes ashore only at night to lay her eggs, using her strong limbs to dig a hole in the sand with her beak. After depositing her eggs, she covers them with sand and returns to the sea, leaving her offspring to fend for themselves. This full-length view from above, captured by wildlife photographer Sergio Pitamitz, offers a unique perspective on this remarkable process. The gentle waves lapping at the shore and the surf in the background add to the sense of tranquility and the natural rhythm of life. The green sea turtle's return to the sea marks the beginning of a new life cycle, a testament to the enduring power of nature.

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