Green turtle swimming in Kiholo Bay

A green turtle swims in Kiholo Bay, Hawaii

The last time I was down at Kiholo Bay I saw this green turtle in one of the pools around the edge the lagoon. When the turtle saw me, it might have felt a bit vulnerable in such shallow water. It immediately headed for the lagoon proper, at a leisurely pace, before cresting a ridge and easing into deeper water. Once there, it popped up for a breath, then disappeared into the milky waters.

8 thoughts on “Green turtle swimming in Kiholo Bay”

bushboy June 5, 2021 at 11:53 pm

Great photos Graham 🙂 🙂

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1. Graham Post authorJune 6, 2021 at 5:14 am
  
  Thanks, Brian.
  
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lisaonthebeach June 5, 2021 at 10:11 am

Beautiful photos. I do love sea turtles!

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1. Graham Post authorJune 5, 2021 at 1:51 pm
  
  I love them too, and appreciate each and every encounter.
  
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Jacquie Biggar June 5, 2021 at 7:36 am

Love the closeup of his face in the last one, Graham. This would be thrilling to see!

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1. Graham Post authorJune 5, 2021 at 1:49 pm
  
  Thanks, Jacquie. I always see turtles down there, so I’m a bit spoiled, but I never tire of seeing them.
  
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Nancy Fitch June 5, 2021 at 5:54 am

What are the approximate dimensions of this turtle?

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1. Graham Post authorJune 5, 2021 at 1:48 pm
  
  It was probably about three feet long, maybe a bit more, and a couple of feet wide. Not a huge turtle, but not a baby either.
  
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