hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata ( endangered Species ), feeds on algae and invertebrates growing on coral reef, Kahekili Beach Park, Maui

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hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata ( endangered Species ), feeds on algae and invertebrates growing on coral reef, off Kahekili Beach Park, Ka'anapali, West Maui, Hawaii, USA ( Central Pacific Ocean ); a saddle wrasse, Thalassoma duperrey, and moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus, pay close attention and stay ready to snatch up any small invertebrates that are displaced by the turtle's feeding

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Size: 6777px × 4518px
Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA
Photo credit: © Doug Perrine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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