Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Hatchling Green Turtle, Manda Island (Lamu) Kenya

A freshly-hatched Green Turtle makes it's way towards surf on the seaward beach of Manda Island in the Lamu Archipelago, Kenya. It's nest was only a few meters from the highest tide mark in a dune overlooking the Indian Ocean. Typically a Green Turtle's nest contain one hundred or so eggs that hatch in two or three batches.

See the location here.

1 comment:

  1. Hello,

    Nice photo. I would like to contact you regarding the use of any good picture you may have of turtles. I am working with the Kenya Human Rights commission and are looking at the impact that the Port will have on the island. We are in need of any marine life photos for tho sarea, and would give credit to you for any of the pictures used. Please contact me. amitations@gmail.com. I live in Nairobi

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