Species: Leatherback sea turtle | Location: Pacuare Nature Reserve, Costa Rica
After spending a week working with leatherback sea turtles on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, I was surprised that the largest impact for me was not the scenery, but two dedicated young girls that I met along the way. This image was taken as they finished rescuing an entire nest of recently hatched leatherback sea turtles from overheating in the intense equatorial sun, calmly looking after the last one as it made its arduous trek to the ocean.
About The Photographer
Alex Wiles is a conservation photographer and environmental educator based out of Omaha, Nebraska. His interest in conservation initiatives takes him around the world where he documents the challenges faced by wildlife and the work of those who wish to protect it.
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