23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Green Turtle Feeding on Seagrasses at a Beautiful Beach in Down South Sri Lanka

This photograph captures a green turtle peacefully feeding on seagrasses along a beautiful beach in southern Sri Lanka. Taken during a coastal field survey, the image highlights the vital relationship between sea turtles and healthy seagrass meadows. This moment reflects the rich biodiversity of the region and the importance of conserving these fragile coastal ecosystems that support marine life

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Sri Lanka
Camera: TG-5
Copyright: © Susantha Udagedara