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Hawksbill turtle swimming
October 8, 2010

Hawksbill Turtle, Barbados

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Several species of morning swimmers—human tourists, protected turtles, assorted fish—share the azure waters of Paynes Bay. Boat operators here feed fish-strip breakfasts to about 15 young hawksbill and green turtles.

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Photograph by Charltie Hamilton James

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