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Below the surface of the water is a Hawaiian Green Turtle. The high tide brought the turtle in, and temporarily trapped it with the receding of water during the low tide. The turtle was safe, as it le

Below the surface of the water is a Hawaiian Green Turtle. The high tide brought the turtle in, and temporarily trapped it with the receding of water during the low tide. The turtle was safe, as it left with the next high tide.

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Date Taken: 04.2009
Date Uploaded: 07.2011
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Camera: NIKON D50
Copyright: © Torrey Seabolt