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Green Sea Turtle Being Cleaned

Green Sea Turtle Being Cleaned by Peter Liu Photography.
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species, being cleaned by Yellow Tangs (Zebrasoma flavescens) and Gold-ring Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus strigosus) at Turtle Towers dive site, Kona, Hawai'i.

This symbiotic behavior keeps the turtles free of algae and parasites while providing a food source for the fish.

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Pochitoque says:

Great Shot!
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coismarbella  Pro User  says:

Beautiful pic!!!!!!!!!

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Ken Bondy  Pro User  says:

Magnificent image!! Bravo.
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Arne Kuilman  Pro User  says:

This must be something specific, because I never seen tangs with turtles in other parts of the world. And I once saw a IMAX film, where the (Pacific water) turtle was also cleaned by tangs...

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Sandie's Pal  Pro User  says:

Great catch.
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Amazing!!!
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heroin_chic_xxx says:

very nice detail!
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Solanaboy  Pro User  says:

amazing picture, ive never seen this happen!!!
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ladyjenGA  Pro User  says:

Wow !!! Fantastic !!!
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Jusup Sukatendel says:

This is a brilliant photo.

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SMUDGEIT  Pro User  says:

Fantastic so crisp and colourfull
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Denzil C says:

Awesome!
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Excellent photograph, it deserves

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Anna Perkins says:

amazing
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Lynn (Gracie's mom) - I'm here & there  Pro User  says:

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What an amazing shot.
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bunnhillphoto  Pro User  says:

Amazing shot. Such color and detail. Bravo!
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Wow! Amazing!
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BigSkyKatie  Pro User  says:

That is absolutely fantastic! I love seeing wild creatures do what wild creatures do in the wild and I especially love it when the photo comp, colors, contrast & detail are as fine as in this exquisite image.

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Very cool shot.

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kamikadse  Pro User  says:

wow, I'd love to take photos underwater, but I cannot dive and I don't have a proper water case.

I'm really impressed, the yellow fishes are so bright

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Steevie j  Pro User  says:

Awesome capture!!

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Gorgeous!

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Fantastic!!! You've captured a magical moment of nature : )
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Awesome.
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Great shot !!!
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Fantástico trabajo, me encantó!!

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Wonderful!

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Mayte Oliva says:

Lovely capture, amazing how the ecosystem work together :D
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Huc Marian says:

interesting interaction between species. great shot
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boss allman was here says:

Beautiful shot. Yeah, I recognized Nemo's friend. Awesome underwater photo.
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viewed small looks like its wearing a frock.
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Superb composition, color and shot!!!
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too wonderful for words.
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Freakin' awesome!
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Great moment!
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That's a lovely shot and beautiful colours.
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Supberb capture and a favorite for sure....thanks for sharing.
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stunning..BRAVO!
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Hehe... Turtle and friends?
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WOW! What an awesome picture! Well done!
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Wow, so professional, wonderful capture!!
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simplemente una foto muy hermosa!!! felicidades ;D
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pinks7 says:

awww he looks like the turtle from finding nemo[squirt]
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