Green turtle in the water of Borneo

This images of a green turtle was actually taken a few years ago in the waters of Sipadan. It is the same green turtles that are visiting Selingan Island.

Some technical details: The capture was originally made on a slide film using a Nikonos V, a Sea&Sea 15mm lens and a Subatec flash light. The slide was converted to digital using a D700, 60mm micro lens and the ES1 slide copying adapter attached and a SB900 for the back lighting.

Selingan Island at dusk

Selingan Island is one of the three islands that make up the Turtle Island Marine Park. Located 40km from Sandakan and close to the border with the Philippines, the marine park is an active turtle nesting site where hatcheries were established to assist in the conservation of two species that visit these islands, the green turtle and the hawksbill turtle.

Conservation work can be observed, which includes the viewing of the landing of one turtle per night as well as the release of newly hatched babies into the sea. No flash photography is allowed and walk abouts on the beach are prohibited after dusk... The above image was taken just before running back to the main building.