Ste Everington, Ladies of the Reef (ANIMAL 2022)

Every year the turtles come to nest on Lady Elliot Island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. These three female turtles were all photographed around the protected reefs on the west side of the island, in November 2021. The two green sea turtles were spotted cruising over the reef whilst diving. The larger loggerhead turtle was more inquisitive, following along side us while snorkelling closer to the beach.

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