The current Friendly Friday challenge theme is ‘Green.’ See more responses here. These photos are from a recent encounter with an Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle.
I was snorkeling over a shallow area when this turtle rose up from the deeper water beyond. I reached the edge of the shallows at about the same time as the turtle which slipped below me, between me and the rocks, before disappearing in the direction I’d come from.
Adult turtles mostly eat algae and sea grasses, which turns their fat green, hence the name.
Graham's Island 
How nice to get so close to this turtle! Just amazing!
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I love seeing turtles, especially when they get close like this one.
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I agree 😊
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Gorgeous rich colours and the turtle does have a certain gravitas. I didn’t realize the name came from the fact that their body fat is green, so now I know!
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It was a while before I found out that was the reason for the name.
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So wonderful to have a Green Sea Turtle float past so close 🙂
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There’s something very dignified about turtles. They seem like elderly sages trying to impart some wisdom to the large, dumb creature taking photographs!
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That is so true…..except the dumb creature taking photos. They have an wisdom about them and an all knowing manner
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They do indeed.
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Beautiful!!
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Thanks, Lisa.
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Once again, I am awed by the wildlife you get to see Graham. This turtle isn’t the only one who’s green with envy!
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I’m always appreciative of unexpected close encounters with wildlife. It’s like a surprise gift and it never gets old.
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