Hawksbill Turtle
Christie
About Christie
ID Number
0023
Age
Sub Adult
Gender
Unknown
Tags
None Visible
Markings
None Visible
Christie Sighting Info
First Sighted By
Sam Hunt
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Depth Sighted 14m
Date and Time
25/12/2024 11:00
Sighted By Big Blue
1 time(s)
Christie's Taxonomic Classification
Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Common name: Hawksbill Turtle
About This Photo
Christie is one of our more elusive turtles. She was first identified by Big Blue’s Sam Hunt during the special Christmas Day “double turtle bonanza” at Koh Bon, spotted foraging among the rocks alongside Joel.
Unlike Joel, Christie has never been reported to Andaman Turtle Watch again. Perhaps she has migrated to new feeding grounds, moved away to breed, or is simply a master of camouflage, blending into Koh Bon’s reef.
This is exactly why ATW depends on citizen scientists – every photo and sighting helps us unravel the mysteries of the Andaman Sea. With continued monitoring, we hope to learn more about Christie’s journey and better protect turtles like her in the future.
Other Photos Of Christie
Proud Partners in Sea Turtle Conservation
This turtley awesome data is provided by Andaman Turtle Watch (ATW).
Since October 2024, ATW has partnered with Big Blue Diving Khao Lak – the leading contributor of sea turtle sightings in the Andaman Sea. Big Blue’s team routinely photographs and reports turtles, playing a vital role in helping ATW monitor and protect them.
Learn more on our ATW info page, join the Facebook group, or contact Eve at andamanturtlewatch@gmail.com.
