Hawksbill Sea Turtle

About

The hawksbill turtle is one of the most frequently encountered large animals on Baa Atoll reefs. Named for their narrow, pointed beak, they feed primarily on sponges growing in reef crevices. Hawksbills are seen on virtually every dive in the Maldives — resting under coral tables, grazing on the reef wall, or gliding effortlessly through blue water.