Photo of the Day
a green sea turtle swimming in the Red Sea
September 21, 2012
Green Sea Turtle, Red Sea
This Month in Photo of the Day: Nature and Weather Photos Gaze of a green turtle. South Egypt, Red Sea. Taken November 27, 2010. (This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot. Have a great shot? Send it to us for possible publication in National Geographic magazine.) See pictures of marine wildlife » Get tips on photographing underwater »
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