#iloveturtles

Image by @jim_abernethy // Right now off the Palm Beach post thousands of turtles of 5 different species are gathering together to mate and then the female crawl high up on to the beach and lay her clutch of eggs! Observing nature on a daily basis inspires me to do all I can to protect our fellow earthlings! Please go to the link in my bio and help with our wildlife conservation campaigns! Enjoy but please protect! @jim_abernethy @wildlifevoiceinc #iloveturtles #seaturtle #loggerheadturtle #lovenature #iloveseaturtles #natureconservation #wild #protecttheoceans #lovenature (at Palm Beach County, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CECmL4pp5ec/?igshid=ennsnw1yv0ap

Hello friends! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. It was my birthday on Friday and I felt like having a low key birthday week. Anyway, this punky dude is a Mary River Turtle. Many of them are covered with growing strands of algae which makes them look like they have punky green hairdos.🐢😂 🌱 Some interesting facts about the Mary River Turtle: - They're endemic to the Mary River in Queensland, Australia - They can remain underwater for up to 72 hours by using specialized glands in their reproductive organs to breathe while submerged - They were kept as pets in Australia for over 20 years before being described as a new species - They take a very long time to reach sexual maturity, around 25 years for females and 30 years for males - They are currently listed as Endangered 🌱 Learn more about EDGE species like this one @zsledgeofexistence. . . . . . #maryriverturtle #greenhairedturtle #turtleconservation #iloveturtles #turtles🐢 #edgespecies #endemicspecies #australianwildlife #needlefelting #fibreart #softsculpture #woolsculpture #textilearts #punky #greenhairdontcare #wildlifeart #animalartwork #creatmakeshare #makersbiz #wildwhimsywoolies https://www.instagram.com/wildwhimsywoolies/p/BxLTvxYg5x-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lemqlqv3y4b6

Snapping turtle halfway emerged soaking up some sun rays. ⛅ #turtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #snappingturtle #iloveturtles #reptile #reptiles #turtlewhisperer #snappingturtles #wildturtle #nature_perfection #nature_lovers #naturephotography #turtleturtle #naturelove #naturelover #turtlelife #nature_shooters #nature_seekers #nature_up_close #shootpicturesnotanimals #turtlepower #turtlegram #naturephotographer #turtlelover #springishere #nature_captures #turtlelove #pondlife #turtleshell https://www.instagram.com/p/BwskKAhBsPb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p4iaxd1t55xt

Sunning Turtle #MellyCranfordPix #turtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #yellowbellyslider #sliderturtle #yellowbelly #waterturtles #turtlelove #turtlelife #iloveturtles #turtlelivesmatter #dayout #exploreyourworld #gardens #OrmondBeach #Florida

Green Neuron Turtle. 🐢💕 #glassforsale #greenturtle #neuron #seaturtle #opticalart #borojewelry #boro #handmade #iloveturtles #cute #trippy #flameworkedglass #turtlesculpture #turtleglass

Video by @jim_abernethy // A Gorgeous Green turtle using a Gorgonian to scratch it back, proving that Turtles are definitely sentient creatures that enjoy a good shell rub! Remember it is against the law to touch them! Sadly over 1000 sea turtles have died in the last year because of Red Tide! Please help me end one of the leading causes, government santioned poisoning of our aquifers...our drinking water! Link to the petition and more information can be found in me bio! Thanks so much to the 166K that already have! Please tag your friends and help me end this! I believe all anim as ls are sentient creatures, what do you believe? @jim_abernethy @sealegacy @wildlifevoiceinc #TurningTheTide #conservation #saveplanetearth #lovenature #Bethechangetheworldneeds #toxic18 #bluegreenalgae #SaveFlorida #glyphosate #iloveflorida #protectwildlife #stopthepoison #iloveturtles #stopneedlessslaughter #cleanwaterji https://www.instagram.com/p/CDKSVHNJuGJ/?igshid=17wmgdjlgpj15

This time of year Loggerhead turtles congregate off the coast of Florida to nest on our beaches. Florida hosts 90% of all the nests from the atlantic loggerhead population. Adults can weigh between 200 and 300 lbs. Females lay an average of 4 clutches of eggs every 3 years between April and September. Each clutch contains roughly 114 eggs. Roughly 600 sea turtles have been killed by the Toxic Red tide this year! We must vote for the environment/clean water in order to fix it! Please help these turtles, all wildlife and people by signing and sharing the petition in my bio! What my small team have discovered isn't a cure all, but it is the only thing in my opinion that can be done immediately to slow down the massive nutrient issue that is feeding both the blue/green algae as well as the toxic Red Tide! I'm extremely grateful to the 150K+ that already have! Thank you! @jim_abernethy @sea_legacy #TurningTheTide #RedTide #toxic18 #bluegreenalgae #SaveFlorida #glyphosate #iloveflorida #protectwildlife #beautiful #iloveturtles #voteforenvironment #Bethechangetheworldneeds #stopneedlesskilling #cleanwater #stopthepoison #lovenature (at Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures & Marine Life Art Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn01PjbhivP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=20w57oe2guwl