So delicious! Hawksbill sea turtle chomping down on some tasty soft corals. These critically endangered species are omnivorous, but they prefer sponges. By consuming sponges they play an important role in the reef community, aiding corals in growth. It’s estimated that one turtle can consume over 1,000 pounds of sponges per year. Without hawksbill turtles, sponges would have the ability to overgrow corals and suffocate reefs. Sponges are toxic to most other marine species due to the spicules (gl

Just a hawksbill taking a break on the seafloor. They spend most of their day eating sponges, and that actually helps keep the reef healthy. Moments like this remind you how much work these turtles quietly do for the ocean while looking completely relaxed. . . 🇲🇽español Una tortuga carey tomando un descanso en el fondo, comiendo tranquila mientras los peces pasan alrededor. Estos animales pasan gran parte del día buscando esponjas, y eso ayuda a mantener el arrecife en buen estado. Momentos as