Turtle being released after being tagged and measured, Island of Mantanani, South China Sea, East Malaysia.

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Split shot of Dr. Nic Pilcher releasing a tagged juvenile Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, after a medical examination, Island of Mantanani, South China Sea, East Malaysia.

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Size: 3530px × 5315px
Photo credit: © Scubazoo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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