Swimming with Miracles

1 in 1000 Miracle of Nature!

Green sea turtles are true miracles of nature.  From 1000 eggs only 1 turtle on the average survives to become an adult.  Having the privledge to swim with them accompanied by my favorite travel companion was the highlight of my trip to Cancun this last week.  The green sea turtle is on the endangered list of animals.  They feed on sea grass on the ocean floor and are mostly vegetarian as adults (while growing they will eat sea snails and some jellies).  They can live to be past 60 years old and weigh over 350 pounds which is a far cry from their aveage weight of about 1 ounce as a hatchling. These beautiful animals were named green sea turtles because of the color of their fat but in Akamul (where you can swim with them) the Mexican people call them "Totrua Blanca" which in English means white turtles because the skin on their neck and under their fins is very white.  I was so blessed to spend time in the water with them in such a beautiful place.  Akumal means "place of the turtles" and is so named because they return year after year to lay those precious eggs of which so few survive.  Not only did we see these magnificent turtles but also sting rays and thousands of fish.  This adventure was one of the most memorable water experiences ever.  If you ever get to Akamul make sure you go in and see the miracles!

Sting Ray

 I hope you enjoy the photos.  I will have more posts about Cancun after I manage to get unpacked and settled back in at home.

Akamul- "place of the turtles"

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