While walking the beach, I noticed something that looked like seaweed in the surf. However, when I got closer to it, I noticed flippers and a hard shell. I was observing a sea turtle! I am not up on my sea turtle identification but I believe this one was a green turtle. I followed it down the beach for about a 100ft. It kept underwater most of the time, coming up for air twice. This was the closest I had ever been to a sea turtle. I have seen them from my kayak but it was at a distance.

Green turtles are seen throughout the world's oceans. According to NOAA fisheries, one of the largest nesting areas for the turtle is Costa Rica. Because they are a migratory animal conservation efforts are coordinated with national and international laws.

Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores Green Sea Turtle in Gulf ShoresA green sea turtle win in the surf at Gulf Shores