Green Sea Turtle on Tortuguero Sands

Green sea turtle with a light shell and dark spots, crawling on a sandy beach, Tortuguero, Costa Rica.

This photograph captures a Green Sea Turtle on the sandy beach of Tortuguero, Costa Rica. The turtle’s light-colored shell, marked with dark spots, is clearly visible as it crawls across the textured sand. Its flippers and head are also prominent, showcasing its adaptation to both land and sea.